Care Assistant - Monkseaton (Ne25) And Wallsend (Ne28)

Role Requirements:

• Female applicants only
  

Our Values: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Happy, Be Involved, Be Proud! Are you the kind of person that demonstrates our values in everything you do? 
Our Vision "is that our local communities have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of life."

Do you want to have a positive impact on people's lives and the communities they live in? If this sounds like you, then you are just the person we're looking for. We are seeking part-time Care Assistants (community-based) in Wallsend (NE28) and Monkseaton (NE25) to provide care and support to people in the local area.

Join Be Caring North Tyneside and get a New Starter Bonus of up to £300!

You can also receive up to £300 Refer a Friend bonus, up to £300 annual bonus, and £25 birthday gift voucher.

• Pay: £12.00 p/hr (drivers) / £11.50 p/hr (walkers)
  
• Mileage: 45p per mile for drivers / 20p per mile for cyclists

As a Care Assistant in North Tyneside for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned with our shift patterns which include early starts, late evenings and weekend working:

• Early Shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Late Shifts: 3:00pm - 10:00pm (finish time depends on public transport times)

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, we will agree on your working patten, setting a 2-week rota which includes:

• Alternate full weekends
• Evenings as arranged within your working hours

We have the following roles available:

• 2x part-time positions (early & late shifts) in Monkseaton (NE25)
• 2x part-time positions (late shifts) in Wallsend (NE28)

Benefits:

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday-Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union Membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Description

You may already have many of the skills needed to make an excellent Care Assistant; punctual, organised, strong and effective communicator.

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 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. For this role you do not need care experience, we recognise you will have many transferable skills from previous roles, for example as a shop assistant. We will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant for Be Caring:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red).
• Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1); mental health and capacity.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!