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)

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. You'll help with:

Personal care
Preparing meals
Administering medicine
Shopping and household tasksWe have a number of positions available and are recruiting for two types of role:

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 otherShifts: 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 quicklyWhat 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 programmeAdditional Information:

All successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you just click on the APPLY button, we look forward to hearing from you!

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed