Senior Care Worker — Gateshead

Oathhealthcare; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 17,509 - 19,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Free DBS

Paid training time

Workplace pension

Private bedroom and meal allowance

Job summary

Oathhealthcare is looking for a Care Assistant in Gateshead to provide personal care and companionship to older adults in their homes. You will lead a small team, manage care plans, and build strong relationships with clients. A starting rate of £12.71/hour is offered, with a flexible schedule of 2 weeks on/1 week off.

Prior experience in care is not necessary, and full training will be provided. A minimum of 2 years of care experience is preferred, along with a willingness to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification within six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of care experience required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Visit older adults in their homes across Gateshead.
• Lead a small team and manage care plans.
• Provide companionship and assist with medication administration.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Companionship

Care planning

Team management

Education

NVQ Level 3 (preferred)

Job description

Care Jobs in Gateshead — Care Assistants, Live-in Carers & Seniors

Join the Oath Healthcare Gateshead team. £12.71/hour starting rate, paid mileage, free DBS, paid training time, workplace pension. Our Gateshead team covers across the Tyne — Newcastle, Sunderland and parts of County Durham. We’ve built a strong local team of care assistants and live-in carers from communities across the North East.

Care Assistant — Gateshead

£12.71–£14.50 /hour

Visiting older adults in their own homes across Gateshead and surrounding areas. Personal care, medication, companionship. Full training provided — no prior care experience needed.

Lead a small Gateshead team, manage care plans, support new starters. Minimum 2 years care experience. NVQ Level 3 preferred or willing to work towards it within 6 months.

Work schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off rotation. Private bedroom and meal allowance. Single client at a time. Strong 1‑on‑1 carer relationship. No live‑in experience needed.

Our Gateshead team covers: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Washington, Jarrow, South Shields, Whickham. Hospital discharge work is mostly from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead and Royal Victoria Infirmary. Office is based in Gateshead, and our care assistants typically work within their own neighbourhood — minimising travel time and maximising the relationships you build with the people you care for.