Care Assistant - Days in Wallace House Ravensworth Road Dunston Gateshead North East inWallace House Ravensworth Road Dunston Gateshead North East PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Day shifts at Wallace House (Dunston, Gateshead) — perfect for parents juggling school runs and family life.
Flexible working patterns and shift swaps — useful for childcare and other family commitments.
Competitive pay, £12.70 per hour for a permanent full-time role — steady income you can budget around.
28 days’ annual leave (full-time), including Bank Holidays — plenty of time for family and rest.
Fully funded training, plus DBS and uniform paid — start without upfront costs and grow your career.
Employer pension (3%), welfare support, recognition schemes and a community-focused team — long-term security.
Care Assistant - Days at Akari Care Limited, based at Wallace House, Ravensworth Road, Dunston, Gateshead (NE11). You’ll spend your working days delivering hands‑on, personalised care that keeps residents safe, comfortable and respected — assisting with personal care, meals and companionship, and supporting choices that protect dignity. This permanent, full‑time day role pays £12.70 per hour and suits experienced carers and those starting a rewarding career in care; you’ll work closely with colleagues across Akari to make a real difference in a local residential setting. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
This role is ideal for warm, dependable people — particularly women looking for meaningful, stable day work — who communicate well, adapt to change and enjoy teamworking. Akari offers a 3% employer pension, flexible working patterns, 28 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays), fully funded training and development, wellbeing support, recognition and referral schemes, retail discounts, and covers uniform and DBS costs. If you care about making lives better and want a supportive community environment, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this listing to apply — you can also find more roles and information on jobsincare.com.
This role is ideal for warm, dependable people — particularly women looking for meaningful, stable day work — who communicate well, adapt to change and enjoy teamworking. Akari offers a 3% employer pension, flexible working patterns, 28 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays), fully funded training and development, wellbeing support, recognition and referral schemes, retail discounts, and covers uniform and DBS costs. If you care about making lives better and want a supportive community environment, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this listing to apply — you can also find more roles and information on jobsincare.com.
Day shifts at Wallace House (Dunston, Gateshead) — perfect for parents juggling school runs and family life.
Flexible working patterns and shift swaps — useful for childcare and other family commitments.
Competitive pay, £12.70 per hour for a permanent full-time role — steady income you can budget around.
28 days’ annual leave (full-time), including Bank Holidays — plenty of time for family and rest.
Fully funded training, plus DBS and uniform paid — start without upfront costs and grow your career.
Employer pension (3%), welfare support, recognition schemes and a community-focused team — long-term security.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Day shifts at Wallace House (Dunston, Gateshead) — perfect for parents juggling school runs and family life.; Flexible working patterns and shift swaps — useful for childcare and other family commitments.; Competitive pay: £12.70 per hour for a permanent full-time role — steady income you can budget around.; 28 days’ annual leave (full-time), including Bank Holidays — plenty of time for family and rest.; Fully funded training, plus DBS and uniform paid — start without upfront costs and grow your career.; Employer pension (3%), welfare support, recognition schemes and a community-focused team — long-term security.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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