Home Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Newcastle seeks compassionate Home Care Assistants to support vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and companionship. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others, has good communication skills, and holds a full UK driving licence. This role offers flexible hours, comprehensive training, and various employee perks including bonuses and well-being programs.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Free Blue Light Card

Early Pay access

Mileage allowance

Health and Well-being support

Pension scheme

Free uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written to complete accurate records.
• Previous experience in care, retail, or hospitality welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care routines.
• Ensure service users have adequate grocery supplies.
• Assist individuals in taking their medication.
• Prepare warm and nourishing meals.
• Help with light domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication skills

Team player

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Want to turn your summer into something meaningful? Bring sunshine to people’s homes this season and all year round. Join Hales Home Care today!

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring Out of Country sponsorship however we welcome applicants in the UK requiring a new home care sponsor.

Hales Home Care is looking for compassionate and reliable Home Care Assistants / Care Workers / Home Care Workers / Carers in Newcastle.

Areas covered: Newcastle (NE1, NE2, NE4 and NE7) Byker, Walker, and Jesmond.

THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE

As a Hales Care Worker in Newcastle, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. Your responsibilities include:

Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs
Ensuring service users have adequate grocery supplies
Assisting individuals in taking their medication
Preparing warm and nourishing meals
Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs
Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals

WHY CHOOSE HALES?

Flexible & Guaranteed Hours

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 4/3 shift pattern with alternate weekends.
Full-time, part-time, night, and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle.
Opportunities to work around your studies and gain hands-on experience.
Other shift patterns and non-regular bank work may be available.
Career Advancement

Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships.

Training and Development

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we offer paid comprehensive training to develop your skills, with ongoing support and coaching to give you the confidence to deliver outstanding care services.

Rewards and Perks

Paid induction and ongoing training and development
FREE Blue Light Card
Early Pay access with Hastee
Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
Paid travel time
Generous mileage allowance
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Car salary scheme
Cycle scheme including E-bikes
External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
Health and Financial Well-being Support
Online Zumba Fitness Programme
Pension scheme
Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
Free uniform and PPE
Access to a host of high street discounts and cashback opportunities

The Ideal Hales Care Assistant

Passionate about helping others.
A team player with good communication skills.
Honest and committed to delivery high quality care and support
Good communication skills – verbal and written to complete accurate records
Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or other service industry is welcome but not essential.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

ABOUT US

Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success. Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification