Care Assistants

Job Title

Care Assistants

Location

South Shields, South Tyneside

Salary

£14.44 - £14.94 per hour + 35p per mile for driving roles

Job Type

Permanent - Full Time, Part Time or Casual (guaranteed hours available)

Training

No care experience? No problem. We'll give you full paid training, two paid shadow shifts and a fully funded Social Care diploma, so all you need to bring is a passion for helping others.

About Us

North Haven Care and Support Ltd is a Good CQC rated home care provider across South Tyneside and Sunderland. We help people with a wide range of conditions stay independent, stay in control of their own lives and stay in the homes they love.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you'll visit clients in their own homes and out in the local community, helping them live well and keeping their pride and dignity. No two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Preparing meals
• Administering medicine
• Shopping and household tasks

Recruitment Roles

• Driving carers (3-4 roles): you'll need a full licence and access to a vehicle, with mileage paid at 35p per mile
• Walking carers (2-3 roles): no licence needed, as you'll cover clients within walking distance of each other

Shift Pattern

Earlies (7am-3pm) and/or lates (3pm-11pm) on a rota, with some weekends. Choose the hours that fit around childcare, study or other commitments.

Areas Covered

Marsden, Whitburn, Cleadon, The Nook, Simonside, West Harton, Brockley Whins, Westoe, West Park and Tyne Dock.

About you

• You're caring, compassionate and a good listener
• You enjoy building relationships with a diverse range of individuals
• You can drive and have access to a vehicle (preferred)
• Experience is welcome but not required. Experienced carers with an up-to-date DBS check can start quickly

What we offer

• Up to £14.94 per hour, plus 35p per mile for driving roles
• 28 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• Paid classroom training and paid shadow shifts
• Fully funded QCF diploma in Social Care and a clear route to progress
• Flexible hours and guaranteed hours contracts
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme

Additional Information

• All successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check.
• Candidates with experience of; Care Assistant, Carer, Home Carer, Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Domiciliary Carer, Support Worker, Community Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Social Care Worker will also be considered for this role

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