Care Assistant (Hebburn)

Boomerang Healthcare Ltd

United States

Remote

USD 22,000 - 26,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid training and induction

Flexible working hours

Mileage allowance for travel between J

Supportive local team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Boomerang Healthcare Ltd is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Care Assistants to join our expanding team, covering Hebburn and Jarrow and surrounding areas.

In this role, you will visit clients in their own homes, support with personal care, meals, mobility, and medication administration, while promoting independence and wellbeing.

You will work independently but with support from our care team, travelling between homes with flexible hours and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

Caring, compassionate, and patient nature.
Good communication skills.
Reliable and punctual.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assisting clients with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
Supporting with medication administration (where appropriate).
Helping with meal preparation and nutrition.
Providing companionship and emotional support.
Assisting with daily living tasks such as shopping and light housekeeping.
Supporting mobility and safe moving and handling.
Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns.
Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Patient

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Boomerang Healthcare is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Care Assistants to join our expanding team covering Hebburn and Jarrow, and surrounding areas.

In this role, you’ll provide essential care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and quality of life within their local community.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for caring individuals who want to make a real difference every day.

As a Community Care Assistant, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients across Hebburn and Jarrow. You will support individuals with a variety of needs, including elderly care, physical disabilities, and long-term health conditions.

This is a community-based role, so you will travel between clients’ homes while working independently, with full support from our friendly and experienced care team.

Main duties and responsibilities

Assisting clients with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
Supporting with medication administration (where appropriate)
Helping with meal preparation and nutrition
Providing companionship and emotional support
Assisting with daily living tasks such as shopping and light housekeeping
Supporting mobility and safe moving and handling
Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns
Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times

Training and development

Boomerang Healthcare is committed to supporting staff development.

We provide:

Full induction and ongoing training
Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
Ongoing support from our local management team
Career progression opportunities

Pay and benefits

Competitive hourly rate
Paid training and induction
Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, and shifts available)
Mileage allowance for travel between clients in the Gateshead/Birtley area
Supportive local team
Opportunities for career progression

About Boomerang Healthcare

Boomerang Healthcare provides high-quality, compassionate care services across Hebburn and Jarrow and the surrounding communities. We are committed to supporting people to live independently in their own homes while delivering care with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Additional information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
References will be required
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Please note:

We are not currently offering sponsorship or employer switches.

Essential requirements

Person specification

Caring, compassionate, and patient nature
Good communication skills
Reliable and punctual
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Right to work in the UKDesirable:
Previous experience in care (not essential – full training provided)
Driving licence and access to a vehicle (highly preferred due to Birtley/Gateshead travel requirements)MUST
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

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