Senior Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare; Consett; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Staff recognition

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Consett is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide daily support, companionship and personal care with dignity. The role covers 38.5 hours per week at a pay rate of £13.27 per hour, with full paid training and development opportunities and clear career progression within a supportive team.

NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is preferred. The position focuses on compassionate, person-centred care and making a positive difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
• No formal experience required; right heart for care.
• Full training provided to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines.
• Helping with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Being the reason someone smiles today.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or working towards it

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - More Than a Job, It's a Calling

38.5 hours

Harbour Healthcare

Redwell Hills Care Home

Location: Consett DH8 7SN

Pay: £13.27 per hour

Must have NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.

We are not offering Sponsorship.

Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea? Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone's whole day? Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist? If you said YES… we want to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same — and that's the beauty of it.

You'll be:

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn't just care work. It's life-changing work.

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience — you need the right heart.

We'd love you to have:

• Kindness that can't be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
• A driving licence (if required for community role)

Care experience is great — but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.

What You'll Get

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• Competitive pay
• Full paid training & development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
• Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes — and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow. This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.

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