Senior Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents at The Laurels Care Home in Hetton-le-Hole. The role involves providing personal care and assisting with daily activities while promoting health and wellbeing through various activities. Candidates should be compassionate and respectful towards residents. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

On-site parking

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Free face-to-face counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care support and assisting with daily living activities.
• Ability to participate in and encourage various health and wellbeing activities.
• Understanding of dignity and respect in resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support and assistance with daily living.
• Participate in activities that support residents' health and wellbeing.
• Support residents with their care plans and community involvement.

Skills

Personal care support

Encouraging participation in activities

Compassion and respect

Job description

Senior Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare Ltd is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to support residents at The Laurels Care Home in Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear.

Job Details

• Posting date: 17 November 2025
• Closing date: 15 December 2025
• Location: Hetton-le-Hole, DH5 9EQ
• Company: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Salary: £12.49 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Job reference: ORG3022-JT1444291HetSCAD

Responsibilities

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. Residents are individuals and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Typical duties include:

• Providing personal care support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Participating in a wide range of special interests and activities that support health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching football, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips, and social occasions.
• Supporting residents’ health and wellbeing by encouraging participation in the care plan and community activities.

Benefits

• £12.49 p/h plus additional incentives for excellent performance.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and development opportunities tailored to you.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Free face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
• Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment and more through a Blue Light Card.
• Monthly £30 voucher for the nominated employee of the month.
• On‑site parking.
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• Wellbeing portal with free meditation and workout plans, mental health support, and events.
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme: earn up to £250.

Company Overview

Harbour Healthcare is a family‑run business with 42 care homes across the UK. We value teamwork, belonging and empowerment, and we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our residents with dignity and respect.

Values

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

Eligibility

All positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.

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