Part-Time Care Assistant Learning Disabilities Support (Brotton)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Heritage Healthcare is looking to recruit two compassionate Part-Time Care Assistants to support an individual with learning disabilities in their own home in the Brotton area.

If you're caring, reliable and passionate about helping people live independently while enjoying a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

About Heritage Healthcare

At Heritage Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care that enables people to remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. Our care teams are committed to delivering compassionate support with dignity, respect and professionalism.

Your Role

As a Care Assistant, you'll provide personalised support that promotes independence and enhances quality of life. Duties include:

• Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy eating.
• Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Supporting daily routines and encouraging independence.
• Assisting with household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home.
• Administering medication in line with care plans and company policies.
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any changes to the wider care team.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
• Working alongside colleagues to deliver consistent, person-centred support.
• Following all health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

About the Role

• Based in Brotton, supporting an individual with learning disabilities in their own home.
• We are recruiting two part-time Care Assistants to join an established and supportive care team.
• Regular part-time hours available across weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Opportunity to work additional hours if desired.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and compassionate nature.
• A genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work as part of a team.
• No previous care experience is required – full training is provided.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay from £13.00 per hour
• 31p per mile mileage allowance.
• Free DBS check.
• Paid induction and comprehensive training.
• Ongoing professional development, including NVQ qualifications.
• £250 Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Free uniform and personal safety alarm.
• Company pension.
• Employee recognition and reward schemes.
• Employee discounts.
• Free annual flu jab.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's life every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Heritage Healthcare and become part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend availability

Application Question

• Do you have access to your own vehicle?

Licence/Certification

• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation

• You must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.