Care Assistant

12 hours ago

Gosforth, United Kingdom Home Instead Newcastle upon Tyne Full time

Care Assistant

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Location: Newcastle

Home Instead is expanding its team and looking for caring, compassionate care professionals to assist with elderly care and support adults living at home with various needs throughout the local area. We welcome applications from those with experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care, as well as individuals looking to become Care Assistants - full training will be provided.

As a Care Assistant, you will be rewarded with a competitive pay rate of £13.20 per hour, alongside holiday pay that accrues with service. At Home Instead, we value our Care Assistants and offer a range of benefits, including:

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
Company Pension Scheme
24/7 Support from our office team
Blue Light Discount Card
Refer A Friend Scheme
Employee Benefits & Discount Schemes
Award-winning, comprehensive induction & ongoing professional development training
Fantastic recognition through Care Awards

The role of a Care Assistant is both fulfilling and varied. Your duties may include:

Providing companionship to clients
Assisting with personal care and hygiene
Supporting mobility within the home
Overseeing medication and providing medical support
Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
Running errands, including food shopping or picking up prescriptions

The ideal candidate will possess:

A full UK driving licence with own vehicle 
A compassionate and patient approach towards care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to putting others first
Flexibility and adaptability in various situations
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Join Home Instead, where we focus on delivering the highest quality of care and support to our clients. Our culture promotes professional development and a friendly work environment, ensuring that our Care Assistants feel valued and recognised for their contributions.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members

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