Care Assistant
South Tyneside
Shift Patterns: Flexible Hours Available
Full-time/Part-time and Casual roles available paid hourly
North Haven Care and Support Ltd is a domiciliary care and support provider operating throughout South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Would you like to work for a Good CQC rated organisation who put people at the heart of everything we do? We are currently recruiting Care Assistants across South Shields to work within our clients’ own homes and around the local community. We have full-time and part-time roles available with guaranteed hours contracts available.
Quick start dates are available for experienced candidates with an up-to-date DBS check. Full training is provided for inexperienced candidates.
We specialise in the delivery of quality personalised and flexible care and support packages to people in their own homes with varying conditions. The aim of the company is to provide care and support enabling people to maintain a level of independence, allowing people to stay in control of their own lives and to remain in the place they wish live.
Areas covered include:
Marsden - Whitburn – Cleadon - The Nook - Simonside - West Harton -Brockley Whins - Westoe - West Park - Tyne Dock
The role will involve providing excellent levels of care to service users within their homes and within the local community. The work is interesting, varied and no two days are the same.
Having experience as a care assistant is preferred but not essential as we provide full training for all successful applicants.
It’s an amazing feeling that comes from knowing that you’ve supported someone who is vulnerable to be independent whilst helping them maintain their pride and dignity. North Haven are looking for kind, motivated, helpful and friendly people like you to join our amazing team of part and full-time care assistants. All you need is a passion for helping others.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
· Caring, compassionate and a good listener
· An energetic, happy person who enjoys forming relationships with all sorts of people
· Happy to offer support with a range of tasks, including personal care, preparing meals, administering medicine, shopping and household duties
· Able to drive and have access to a vehicle
In return, we’ll support you every step of the way, providing training as well as the opportunity to progress your career. The hours are flexible, which means you’re able to fit the role in around other commitments including childcare or studying. Successful candidates will be working on a rota basis, which may include early starts, late finishes and some weekend working.
And what are the benefits of working with North Haven?
· Competitive hourly rates of up to £14.40 per hour, mileage of 30 pence per mile
· 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Paid classroom-based training
· Two days, paid shadow shifts
· Flexible hours to fit around your other commitments including earlies, afternoons, evenings and weekend working
· Comprehensive training and ongoing support – We’re with you every step of the way
· The opportunity to progress your career with a fully funded diploma QCF in Social Care
· Auto-enrolment pension scheme
All suitable candidates are required to undergo an enhanced level DBS