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
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own vehicle?
- How many hours per week would suit you?
- What is your availability to work?
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
