Care Assistant

**New Year, New Job? Make caring your career**

**Adult social care is a rapidly growing sector with excellent job security, benefits, guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.**

As a Community Care Assistant / Carer / Care Worker, you’ll bring comfort and support to those who need it most making every day as rewarding and meaningful for you as it is for them. Join Hales Home Care in Newcastle today

**Areas covered**: Newcastle (NE1, NE2, NE4, and NE7) Byker, and Jesmond.

**Shifts or hours available**:

- 7am-3pm
- 3pm-11pm
- 4/3 shift pattern with alternate weekends
- Full-time, part-time, night, and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle.
- Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available - contact us to discuss

**REWARDS AND PERKS**

From the FREE Blue Light Card, Early Pay access with Hastee, up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends, Hales Heroes Monthly Draw and Quarterly Awards, to the annual Hales Care Awards, we ensure our teams feel valued and proud to be part of the Hales family.

**Additional Benefits**
- Paid travel time at £NLW per hour
- Generous mileage allowance
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Car salary exchange
- Cycle scheme including E-bikes
- External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
- Health and Financial Well-being Support
- Online Zumba Fitness Programme
- Pension scheme
- Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
- Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
- Free uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Access to a host of high street discounts and cashback opportunities

**Training and Development**

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we offer paid comprehensive training to develop your skills, with ongoing support and coaching to give you the confidence to deliver outstanding care services.

**Career Advancement**

Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including qualifications and apprenticeships.

**THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE**

As a Hales Care Worker in Newcastle, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. Your responsibilities include:

- Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs
- Ensuring service users have adequate grocery supplies
- Assisting individuals in taking their medication
- Preparing warm and nourishing meals
- Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs
- Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals

**IDEAL HALES CARE ASSISTANT**
- Passionate about helping others.
- A team player with good communication skills.
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
- Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or other service industry is welcomed but not essential.

**ABOUT US**

Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community.

We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success.

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

Pay: £11.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free fitness classes
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you require sponsorship?
- Do you have access to your own vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road