Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Gateshead.
Hales Home Care is seeking experienced Care Workers / Care Assistants / Carers to join our Discharge Support Service across Gateshead.
This role involves dynamically assessing the needs of individuals and supporting their transition from a hospital stay to living as independently as possible in their own homes.
You will be required to liaise with other health professionals, and signpost service users and family members to the appropriate additional support, equipment and services to aid their ongoing recovery and long term care needs.
Areas covered:
Zone 1 – Felling, Windy Nook, Leam Lane, Deckham, Old Fold, Bensham, Teams.
Zone 2 – Wrekenton, Birtley, Harlow Green. Zone 3- Dunston, Whickham, Sunniside, Blaydon, Crawcrook, Ryton, Prudhoe.
Shifts or hours available:
You will be required to work on a rota basis between 7am to 11pm, 7 days per week.
7am to 2:30pm, 2.30pm to 11pm.
4 on 3 off shift pattern.
Requirements:
Right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship.
Previous experience in delivering person-centred care.
Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. (Staff will be provided with a car in each zone for the use of delivering the service.)
The ideal Hales Care Assistant:
Passionate about helping others.
A team player with good communication skills – verbal and written to complete accurate records.
Reliable, honest and dedicated to delivering high quality care and support.
Experienced in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service (not essential)
Shares our values – committed to positive change, trust, professional excellence and delivering personalised care.
We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success including:
Smart technology – mobile app for logging visits and care updates
Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships
Paid induction and ongoing training and development
Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle
At Hales, we offer excellent perks and benefits including:
Shift pay – staff are paid by shift and not care visits
Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile
Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
Early Pay access with Hastee
FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
Health and Financial Well-being Support
Pension scheme and paid holidays
Free uniform and PPE
Ready to start your career in care? Apply today and become part of a team that truly values you. Your future in care starts with Hales.
About us
Since 1999, Hales Home Care has been delivering personalised, tech-enabled care to vulnerable people across the UK. We’re proud to support our communities with compassion, professionalism, and innovation.
Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
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