Care Assistants – North Tyneside

Care Assistants – North Tyneside

At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’rekind, reliable, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love towelcome you to our North Tyneside team.

We’re recruitingCare Assistants across several areas inNorth Tyneside, with a mix offull-time and part-time rolesavailable. As a Care Assistant, you’ll support people to live independently at home withdignity, choice and compassion. We’re currently seeking Care Assistants to support people living inWhitley Bay (NE26), Marden, Cullercoats (NE30), Monksheaton (NE25), Shiremoor (NE27) and North Shields (NE29)

If this sounds like you,apply today to secure your place on one of our upcoming inductions and start your journey with Be Caring North Tyneside.

No sponsorships available

Pay, Hours & Bonuses

We offer block pay (not pay per call) - you’re paid from the start of your first visit to the end of your last visit within a shift.

• £13.30 per hour (drivers)
• £12.75 per hour (walkers)
• Mileage: 50p per mile (drivers) / 20p per mile (cyclists)
• Full-time & part-time hours available (role dependent)

About the Role

You don’t need previous care experience - if you’ve cared for family, friends, or simply have the right values, we’ll give you all the training and support you need. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:

• 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

Working Patterns

All roles follow agreed shift patterns:

• Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm
• Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You’ll work on a 2-week rota, including:

• Alternate weekends or
• Every Saturday or every Sunday
• Evenings agreed within your contracted hours

Induction & Training

Your training will include:

• Be Caring values & going Above & Beyond
• Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
• Confidentiality & professional boundaries
• Fluids, nutrition & medication support
• Moving & positioning, basic life support & pressure care
• Infection prevention, health & safety
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity

Ready to Join Be Caring?

Apply today and become part of a supportive, values-led organisation where you’re respected, trained, and appreciated - every step of the way.

Our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!

Bonus Schemes

• up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 Birthday Gift Voucher

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training
• Funded Level 2 and other accredited qualifications
• Holiday pay that increases with service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Optional GMB Union membership