Home Care Assistant - Newcastle

Dale Care Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Paid holiday (pro-rated) per

Refer a Friend scheme (£300 per ref)

Guaranteed hours

Career development

Paid training

Job summary

Dale Care Limited is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person‑centred support in homes across Durham, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Gateshead and surrounding areas. You will receive full paid training, guaranteed hours, and a supportive management team.

We recognise high quality care with competitive pay (£13.60/hr) plus 0.30 per mile, and opportunities for career development. Roles include both full-time and part-time permanent contracts with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own car are essential.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends and across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks, meal prep and medication prompts.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and accompany clients on outings.
• Encourage client involvement in planning their care.
• Record and report daily visit information accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible/adaptable

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Own car

Business insurance

Job description

Care Assistant – Flexible Shifts, Paid Mileage

Location: Opportunities available in Durham/Middlesbrough/Hartlepool/Gateshead and surrounding areas.

Salary: £13.60 per hour plus £0.30 per mile.

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time (permanent), Flexible shifts. NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6

Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community

Looking for a rewarding role where you can help others live independently in the homes they love? Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, we’ll support you from day one with full paid training, guaranteed hours and a friendly management team who value and support you.

At Dale Care Ltd provide person‑centred support that enables people to live with dignity, wellbeing and purpose at home. We are proud to be recognised as a Top 20 Home Care Provider in North East England.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive Salary: £13.60 per hour.
• Guaranteed Hours available: Permanent contracts for both full-time and part-time roles.
• Career Development: Want to progress in your care career? We offer nationally recognised care certificates, and further opportunities for professional development
• 28 Days Paid holiday per year (pro-rated)
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £300 per referral (unlimited) - (T&C's Apply)

What You’ll Do

• Supporting our clients in all aspects of their daily life, i.e. meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic support
• Assisting clients with personal care
• Providing companionship and accompanying clients on outings
• Encouraging clients to take an active role in the planning and provision of their care
• Recording and reporting daily visit information accurately

Who We’re Looking For

• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential
• Availability to workalternate weekends
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship).
• Experienced & non‑experienced carers – everyone is welcome as we provide full training!

At Dale Care Ltd we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.

With our full training and ongoing development, this could be the start of your new career making a real difference to the lives of those in the community.

Ready to Start a Meaningful Career?

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Make a real difference with home care jobs that offer paid training, career progression, and guaranteed hours. Whether you are experienced or new to care, we welcome you to join our award‑winning care team in Durham/Stockton/Middlesbrough/Hartlepool.