Jobs, fresher vacancy - Care Assistant • Tyne & Wear

Company: Home Instead

Tyne & Wear

Job DescriptionCARE ASSISTANTHome Instead is expanding its team and looking for caring, compassionate Care Assistants to help with elderly care and to support adults living at home with a range of needs throughout the local area.We currently have Full time and Part Time/ Evening & Weekend Care vacancies available with immediate starts. We have morning, evening & night shifts available. We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care or those without experience looking to become a Care Assistant as full training will be given.At Home Instead, we can offer the following benefits for our Care Assistants:· Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate· Paid Travel/Wait Time· Company Pension Scheme· Local & Professional Support Team available· Blue Light Discount Card· Refer A Friend Scheme· Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme· Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training· Fantastic Recognition Care Wards, Staff Birthday Schemes and Company EventsBeing a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first. Your role may include:· Companionship· Helping with personal care· Helping with mobility around the home· Overseeing medication and providing medical support· Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming· Preparing and cooking meals· Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptionsCare Assistants MUST have a Valid UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) and have the Right to work in the UK.We are actively recruiting Carers now. If this is something you would be interested in please click 'Apply', to get in touch today!