Title: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.75 PH + 45p Per Mile + Travel Time
Location: Ryton, Greenside, Crawcrook Areas
Calderdale Homecare is an employee-owned social enterprise committed to providing outstanding care in Newcastle.
We are interested in hearing from committed, caring, and passionate individuals seeking a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in someone's quality of life and independence while they continue to live in their own homes.
This is an opportunity to join a company that values all employees and is passionate about delivering quality care.
Care Assistant Benefits
* Walker: £500 after 3 months, another £500 after 6 months
* Driver: £750 after 3 months, another £750 after 6 months
* Flexible/set working patterns
* Generous pay rates: £12.75 + 45p per mile (for car drivers) and travel time
* Paid DBS
* Refer a friend scheme: £150
* Regular bonus payments
* Time and a half/double time bank holiday payments
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days holiday equivalent
* Company phone, training, and progression opportunities
* Free uniform, fleece, and winter coat
Requirements for the Care Assistant
* Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and alternate weekends; weekend-only options available
* Caring and compassionate attitude
* Respect for individuals with diverse backgrounds and medical conditions
* Excellent reliability
* Good communication skills
* Ability to support daily living with dignity and promote independence
* Effective workload prioritization
* Ability to maintain records and follow procedures
Schedule and Employment Details
* Full-time, part-time, permanent, fixed-term, zero-hours contracts
* Hours: 16-40 per week
* Monday to Friday, weekends available or weekends only
If interested, we look forward to hearing from you.
Additional Information
* Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, and surrounding areas
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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