Care Assistant – North Tyneside (Full/Part‑Time)

About the role

Join Be Caring North Tyneside as a Care Assistant, supporting individuals to live independently at home with dignity, choice and compassion. No prior experience required – we provide full training and support.

Key responsibilities

• Support people to meet their personal outcomes
• Promote independence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalised care based on choice and control
• Provide personal care that protects dignity
• Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and colleagues
• Record and share information accurately and on time
• Help people stay connected to their communities

Required profile

• Kind, reliable and community‑focused
• Willingness to care for others, even without prior professional experience
• Commitment to Be Caring values and training

What we offer

• £13.30 per hour for drivers, £12.75 per hour for walkers
• Mileage reimbursement: 50p per mile (drivers) or 20p per mile (cyclists)
• Full‑time and part‑time shifts (7:00‑14:00 or 16:00‑22:00) on a 2‑week rota
• Up to £300 new starter bonus, £300 refer‑a‑friend bonus, £400 annual bonus, £25 birthday voucher
• Fully funded DBS, paid induction, funded Level 2 qualifications, holiday pay increasing with service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and optional GMB union membership