Care Assistant - Full Time

Care Assistant – Join Our Award-Winning Team at SureCare Newcastle & North Tyneside

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• £14.06 per hour*
• £14.06 per hour for travel time
• £0.45 per mile
• Time and a half on bank holidays & Double pay on Christmas Day
• Paid training, 28 days pro-rata holiday pay, 3% employer pension contribution, and more!

We have an excellent career opportunity for kind, compassionate individuals to join our amazing team as a Care Assistant (also known as Care Worker or Support Workers) at SureCare Newcastle & North Tyneside, supporting our valued service users in and around the surrounding areas:

• Cramlington (NE23)
• Seaton Delaval (NE25)
• Ponteland (NE20)
• Heddon on the Wall / Lemington (NE15)
• Gosforth / Kenton / Fawdon (NE3)
• Chapel House (NE5)

We hire staff across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Are You:

• A team player with a kind, empathetic nature?
• Loyal, hardworking and determined to make a difference?
• Looking for a fulfilling role where every day truly matters?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Usual Working Times:

• Morning shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Evening shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
• Full day or night shifts also available

What Makes Us Different?

• Top 20 Home Care Provider in the North East – 8 years in a row!
• Family-run business that truly values its team
• All office staff began their careers at SureCare as Care Assistants'
• Friendly, supportive management and office team
• A growing, well-established homecare provider making a real impact in the community
• We genuinely care about our workforce and invest in your professional development

Who Are We?

At SureCare Newcastle & North Tyneside, we provide high-quality home care and support services tailored to each individual’s needs, wishes and preferences. We work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and service users to maintain a sense of dignity and independence in the comfort of their own homes.

What We Look For:

• Driving licence with access to your own car
• Excellent communication skills
• Kind, caring, and empathetic nature
• A professional and positive attitude
• Passion for helping others
• Willingness to learn and grow
• No previous care experience required – we provide full training
• Availability to work a shift on alternate weekends

Note: Some shifts may require a specific gender due to personal care needs. We do not offer sponsorships. Role subject to satisfactory DBS, references, and proof of UK work eligibility.

Your Role Includes:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting hospital-to-home transitions
• Delivering personal care and catheter care
• Specialist dementia support
• Assistance with mobility
• Support with meal preparation and hydration
• Medication support
• Domestic support and community outings

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and starting a rewarding new chapter, click ‘Apply’ now. We’ll be in touch to arrange a friendly chat at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

*£13.45 per hour for sit in service over 3 hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.06-£28.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own car?
• What is the first part of your post code?
• What is your preferred title?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road