Home Care Assistant - Walfinch Home Care Newcastle

Are you kind, compassionate, and love making a difference in people's lives every day?

If so, we have the perfect role for you as a Home Care Assistant at Walfinch Home Care Newcastle, serving North & South Tyneside and Newcastle.

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour + 35p per mile mileage

Working Hours: Flexible shifts to suit your personal life. Whether you're a student, semi-retired, juggling a busy schedule, or looking for full-time work, we can accommodate your needs.

Who Are We Looking For?

Students: Flexible hours around your college or university schedule.
Retirees: Semi or fully retired, looking to work 1-2 days per week.
Busy Bees: Those needing flexible hours around family or personal life.
Full-Timers: Seeking a rewarding new chapter with an excellent care company.

No experience necessary—just a positive, caring attitude and willingness to learn.

Who Are We?

Walfinch is a home care provider that champions an active lifestyle. We believe that care should be a 'Time to Thrive', so as well as compassionate, high-quality home care, we provide activities that enhance peoples’ mobility, health and social lives. Our carers help people's lives improve through carefully tailored activities that our clients choose and enjoy. As a care assistant with Walfinch you will get the reward of improving clients' lives - and your own.

What We Offer:

Excellent Pay: £13.50 per hour + 35p per mile mileage
Flexible Shifts: Tailored to your availability and lifestyle
Paid Mileage: Between client visits
28 Days Paid Holiday (pro-rata)
Pension Scheme
Paid Training: Nationally accredited training provided at our North Shields office
Career Progression: Opportunities for further qualifications (NVQ levels 2, 3, and 5)
Recognition: Staff appreciation awards and quarterly carer meetings
Supportive Environment: Friendly management and on-call support during shifts

Our Ideal Candidate:

Proactive and reliable
Eager to learn and develop
Strong communicator, empathetic, and team-oriented
Full driving license and own vehicle essential

Key Responsibilities:

Personal care: Assisting clients with washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting
Medication assistance: Monitoring and support with medications
Social duties: Meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and companionship
Accurate reporting: Maintaining clear records and communication via our easy-to-use app
Fun and empathetic: Bringing warmth, positivity, and reliability to every client interaction

Please note: This position has a "genuine occupational requirement" under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; therefore, only female applicants can be considered.

Ready to Apply?

Press 'APPLY' now, and we'll arrange a friendly chat at your earliest convenience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Application question(s):

Do you have access to your own vehicle?
How many minimum hours per week would suit you?
Our working hours range from between 7am to 10pm. What is your availability to work, including the time of day?

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

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