Female Home Care Assistant

**Join the Walfinch Home Care Newcastle Team**

Are you kind, compassionate, and a people person? Do you love making a difference in people's lives every day? If so, we have the perfect role for you as a **Home Care Assistant** at Walfinch Home Care Newcastle, serving North & South Tyneside, and Newcastle.

**Pay Rate**: £13.00 per hour + 35p per mile mileage

**Working Hours**: Flexible shift patterns to suit your personal life. Whether you're a student, retired, juggling a busy schedule, or looking for full-time work, we may be able to accommodate your needs.

**Who Are We Looking For?**
- **Students**: Looking for hours around college or university.
- **Retirees**: Semi or fully retired and looking to work 1-2 days a week.
- **Busy Bees**: Those needing flexible hours around personal life.
- **Full-Timers**: Seeking a new chapter and a fresh care company.
- **Positive Attitude**: No experience necessary, just the right attitude and a caring heart.

**Who Are We?** At Walfinch Home Care Newcastle, we are dedicated to providing quality, compassionate home care. We specialise in elderly care, dementia care, and support for various other conditions, helping our clients maintain their independence and live fulfilling lives.

**What We Offer**:

- **Excellent Pay**: £13 per hour + 35p per mile.
- **Flexible Shifts**: To suit your needs and lifestyle.
- **Training**: Nationally accredited paid training provided at our North Shields office.
- **Career Progression**: Opportunities for growth and development.
- **Supportive Environment**: Excellent management and a supportive team.
- **Recognition**: Appreciation awards for staff who go the extra mile.
- **NVQ Opportunities**: Gain further qualifications such as level 2, 3, and level 5.
- **Social Media Stars**: Showcase our teams and events on our social media pages.
- **Paid Induction & Training**: Excellent induction and training programs, nationally accredited.
- **Proactive**: Make decisions confidently.
- **Eager to Learn**: Willing to develop your skills.
- **Can-Do Attitude**: Strong work ethic.
- **Team Player**: Work well independently and as part of a team.
- **Empathetic & Kind**: Genuine desire to help others.
- **Good Communicator**: Clear and effective communication skills.
- **Driver**: Full driving license and own vehicle essential.

**Why Join Us?** At Walfinch Newcastle, we prioritise the well-being of our team and clients. Our caregivers are recognised for their kindness and helpfulness. We are proud to be committed to environmental sustainability by planting a tree for every new care assistant we hire, a unique initiative that you can be a part of. We also offer training and support to help you advance in your career.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Medication Assistance**: Monitoring and/or assistance with medications.
- **Social Duties**: Preparing meals, essential cleaning, and shopping.
- **Accurate Reporting**: Maintain and report records accurately, working to care plans.
- **Personal Care**: Assisting clients with washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- **Fun & Reliable**: Be a fun, empathetic team player who is reliable and caring.

**Ready to Apply?** If you have any questions or need further information about the role, press 'APPLY' now, and we'll arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can't wait to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have access to your own vehicle?
- How many hours per week would suit you?
- What is your availability to work?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road