Right at Home Tyneside provides person-centred care to a diverse range of customers, ensuring they can remain within the comfort of their own home while continuing to live safely and independently. We are a friendly, professional local home care provider that recognises our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for caring, flexible and reliable Home Care Assistants to help us provide the highest standard of outstanding care for our clients.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we support.
Why Join Our Team?
- Hourly rate of £14.68 (plus holiday pay & pension) + 45p/mile
- Full & Part Time available (no zero hour contracts)
- Block shift pattern: 7am–2pm and 3pm–10pm, alternate weekends
- Guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities available
- Paid induction, shadowing and ongoing training
- Formal training including Care Certificates and NVQ qualifications
- Monthly prizes and quarterly discretionary bonus
- Monthly meetings with your line manager
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued
About the Location
Right at Home Tyneside is looking for Care Assistants available to work across various Newcastle upon Tyne areas including:
West Denton, Chapel House, Chapel Park, Lemington, Throckley, Westerhope, Walbottle, Fawdon, Kenton, Montagu, Jesmond, Blakelaw, Gosforth, Regent Centre, West Jesmond, Newburn and Kingston Park.
About the Role
We provide care and support to older people and adults with physical and learning disabilities. Duties may include:
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Delivering personal care with dignity and respect
- Preparing meals of choice
- Assisting with general household tasks
- Supporting clients on social visits and days out
- Encouraging independence and wellbeing
- Prompting or administering medication at the appropriate time
Every day is different, and every day you will make a meaningful difference to someone’s life.
About You
If you have previous experience as a Care Assistant, HCA, Support Worker or Carer, we would love to hear from you. However, no previous care experience is required as full training is provided.
We also encourage applications from people working in retail, hospitality, customer service or other sectors, as well as those with lived experience caring for family members or loved ones.
What matters most is that you are:
- Compassionate, reliable and respectful
- Passionate about delivering excellent person-centred care
- Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Committed to promoting dignity, independence and inclusion
Requirements
- The right to work in the UK
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Right at Home Tyneside is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Care is such a rewarding role — you will work with our wonderful clients knowing that every day you are making a hugely positive impact on their lives.
To take the next step towards joining our team, simply call our team on 0191 580 3330 or apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.68 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you authorised to work in the UK?
- Do you require a CoS to be employed in this role?
- Do you have a valid driving licence and access to your own car?
Work Location: In person
