Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join a care team in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
- Location: South Shields, NE32
- Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
- Shifts: Part Time | Days | 7:30am to 5:30pm | Weekends Available
About the Role
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.
We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.
Meet Our Client
We’re looking for a kind, patient, and supportive individual to join a care team working with a young person who has a real passion for football. A lifelong Newcastle United fan, he loves listening to others talk about the game and enjoys hearing stories about legends like Messi and Pelé. Football is a great way to connect with him—you’ll quickly notice his enthusiasm through his positive body language and engagement whenever the topic comes up.
During the day, he also enjoys watching YouTube and listening to others explain how to play games such as Pokémon, Fortnite, and Minecraft.
In this role, you will provide essential support with personal care, moving and handling, and managing his clinical needs. Above all, we’re looking for someone who can build a warm, trusting relationship and bring a positive, engaging presence to his daily life.
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.
“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”
What You’ll Need
- 3 months’ care experience
- Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
- Clear communication skills
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
- Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
- Reward & recognition programme
- Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
- Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider
- Localised training in Darlington
Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.
Important Information
Please note that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV through this job board.
For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website.
We look forward to welcoming you to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer.