Care Assistant Newcastle-upon-Tyne

To apply for this job please visit jobs.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk.

Posting date:
05 January 2025
Salary:
Not specified
Additional salary information:
£13.40 - £13.75/hr
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
04 February 2025
Location:
Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8GA
Company:
Helping Hands Homecare
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
Helping Hands_56607

Helping Hands Homecare

About the Role:

Supporting adults to maintain their independence and stay at home. We are recruiting passionate care assistants to join our team in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing companionship
  • Supporting with personal care (showering, bathing, toileting)
  • Assisting with mobility around the home
  • Overseeing medication and providing medical support
  • Helping with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, tidying)
  • Running errands (food shopping, prescriptions)

Skills and Expertise:

  • Kind-hearted and adaptable approach
  • Commitment to putting others first
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Paid mileage (35p per mile)
  • Early Pay App (up to 50% advance)
  • Referral bonus (100)
  • Direct employment with holiday entitlement and pension scheme
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Support for Care Certificate and NVQs
  • Free Blue Light Card
  • Annual pay reviews

Why Join Us:

Join our team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting adults in the local community. We offer a range of shift patterns to suit your lifestyle and excellent opportunities for career development. We’ve been supporting adults of all ages to live independently since 1989.