Care Assistant (Jarrow)

Boomerang Healthcare Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Paid induction

Flexible hours

Career progression

Job summary

Boomerang Healthcare is seeking compassionate Community Care Assistants to join our expanding team covering Jarrow and Hebburn and surrounding areas. You’ll visit clients in their own homes, providing person-centred care and supporting independence with daily living tasks.

This flexible, community-based role offers full-time or part-time shifts, paid induction, mileage allowance, and ongoing training. DBS check and references are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full induction and ongoing training provided.
• DBS check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Supporting with mobility and safe moving & handling.
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Travel between clients' homes and maintain care records.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.
• Report concerns to the care team and management.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good communication

Reliability & punctuality

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 Jarrow and Hebburn, 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 Jarrow and Hebburn. 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.

• 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 Jarrow and Hebburn 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.

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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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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