Care Assistants – North Tyneside - Drivers Only

Care Assistants – North Tyneside - Drivers Only

At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our North Tyneside team .

We’re recruiting Care Assistants across several areas in North Tyneside , with a mix of full-time and part-time roles available. As a Care Assistant, you’ll support people to live independently at home with dignity, choice and compassion . We’re currently seeking Care Assistants to support people living in Whitley Bay (NE26) , Marden, Cullercoats (NE30), Monksheaton (NE25), Shiremoor (NE27), North Shields (NE29) and Wallsend (NE28)

Our next paid induction training starts on 5th January , and you could earn up to £300 as a New Starter Bonus (terms apply).

No sponsorships available

Pay, Hours & Bonuses

We offer block pay (not pay per call) - you’re paid from the start of your first visit to the end of your last visit within a shift.

• £13.30 per hour (drivers)
• £12.75 per hour (walkers)
• Mileage: 50p per mile (drivers) / 20p per mile (cyclists)
• Full-time & part-time hours available (role dependent)

About the Role

You don’t need previous care experience - if you’ve cared for family, friends, or simply have the right values, we’ll give you all the training and support you need. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:

• Support people to meet their personal outcomes
• Promote independence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalised care based on choice and control
• Provide personal care that protects dignity
• Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and colleagues
• Record and share information accurately and on time
• Help people stay connected to their communities

Working Patterns

All roles follow agreed shift patterns:

• Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm
• Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You’ll work on a 2-week rota , including:

• Alternate weekends or
• Every Saturday or every Sunday
• Evenings agreed within your contracted hours

Induction & Training

Your training will include:

• Be Caring values & going Above & Beyond
• Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
• Confidentiality & professional boundaries
• Fluids, nutrition & medication support
• Moving & positioning, basic life support & pressure care
• Infection prevention, health & safety
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity

Ready to Join Be Caring?

Our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!

Bonus Schemes

• up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 Birthday Gift Voucher

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training
• Funded Level 2 and other accredited qualifications
• Holiday pay that increases with service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Optional GMB Union membership

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