Care Assistant - Howdon (NE28)

Job DescriptionYou may already have many of the skills needed to make an excellent Care Assistant for Be Caring: patience, empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively are all essential qualities for this role. As a Care Assistant working within Howdon, you will:Provide personal care that protects people''s dignity.Promote independence using enabling approaches.Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.Connect people to their communities by accessing local support and services.Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.Induction Training

We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. No prior care experience is required, as we recognize you may have many transferable skills from previous roles, such as working as a shop assistant. We will provide comprehensive training to help you become an outstanding Care Assistant. As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will receive training on:Be Caring values, going above and beyond to meet personal outcomes.Dignity and respect, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.Confidentiality and professional boundaries.Fluids and nutrition, safe medication administration.Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sore prevention (React to Red).Infection prevention and control, health and safety.Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health, and capacity.Be a Care-Giving Day-Maker

Our mission is "to be care-giving day-makers, hope-builders, smile-givers, life-changers, community-warriors with the will to make a difference." Join our dedicated community team and help us enrich the lives of others. We are recruiting at least 4 part-time Care Assistants to support people living in Howdon (NE28). If you enjoy making people smile during home visits, this role could be perfect for you. No degree or care qualifications are needed, only the right values. Each day is varied, and a positive, can-do attitude is essential. Pay rates are:Driver: £12.82 per hourWalker: £12.25 per hourMileage reimbursement is 45p per mile for drivers and 20p per mile for cyclists. Bonus schemes include up to £300 for new starters, £300 for Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus, and a £25 birthday gift voucher. Working hours align with shift patterns, including early starts, late evenings, and weekends:Early shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pmLate shifts: 3:00pm - 10:00pm (finish time depends on public transport)Your working pattern will be agreed upon, with a 2-week rota including:Alternate full weekendsEvenings as agreed within your working hoursBenefits

Fully funded DBS checkPaid induction training: 1 week classroom-based, 2 days shadowing, and online modulesFunding for Level 2 and other accredited coursesHoliday pay, accruing with hours worked and length of serviceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline for advice and supportOptional union membership through ..... full job details .....