Home Care Assistant in South Shields inSouth Shields PUBLISHED TUE 14 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.90-£14.40 per hour
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Job description
Care Assistant – South Tyneside
Company: North Haven Care and Support Ltd
Location: South Tyneside (including Marsden, Whitburn, Cleadon, The Nook, Simonside, West Harton, Brockley Whins, Westoe, West Park, Tyne Dock, and Whiteleas)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, or Casual
Shift Patterns: Flexible - earlies (7am–3pm) and/or lates (3pm–11pm)
Pay: Up to £14.40 per hour + 30p per mile mileage allowance
🌟 Why Work with North Haven?
• Competitive hourly rates - earn up to £14.40 per hour
• Mileage paid at 30p per mile
• Flexible working hours to fit around your life - earlies, afternoons, evenings, and weekends available
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Full training included (care experience preferred but not essential)
• Paid classroom-based training
• Two paid shadow shifts before you start
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Fully funded Diploma (QCF) in Social Care - career progression opportunities
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Guaranteed hours contracts available
💙 About the Role
Do you want to work for a Good CQC-rated home care provider that truly puts people first?
We’re looking for Caring, Compassionate and Reliable Care Assistants to join our friendly team providing high-quality, personalised care to clients in their own homes across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The role is interesting, varied, and deeply rewarding with no two days are ever the same. You’ll be supporting people to live independently helping with tasks such as:
• Personal care and medication support
• Preparing meals and household duties
• Companionship and emotional support
• Shopping and community activities
Whether you have experience or not, we’ll make sure you feel confident and supported through our full training and induction programme.
💙 Who We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Friendly, motivated, and reliable
• Happy to support others with daily living tasks
• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle (essential)
💙 Start Your Journey with North Haven Today
Quick start dates are available for experienced candidates with an up-to-date DBS check.
If you’re new to care, full training is provided – all you need is a passion for helping others.
Apply now and make a real difference every day!
Company: North Haven Care and Support Ltd
Location: South Tyneside (including Marsden, Whitburn, Cleadon, The Nook, Simonside, West Harton, Brockley Whins, Westoe, West Park, Tyne Dock, and Whiteleas)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, or Casual
Shift Patterns: Flexible - earlies (7am–3pm) and/or lates (3pm–11pm)
Pay: Up to £14.40 per hour + 30p per mile mileage allowance
🌟 Why Work with North Haven?
• Competitive hourly rates - earn up to £14.40 per hour
• Mileage paid at 30p per mile
• Flexible working hours to fit around your life - earlies, afternoons, evenings, and weekends available
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Full training included (care experience preferred but not essential)
• Paid classroom-based training
• Two paid shadow shifts before you start
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Fully funded Diploma (QCF) in Social Care - career progression opportunities
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Guaranteed hours contracts available
💙 About the Role
Do you want to work for a Good CQC-rated home care provider that truly puts people first?
We’re looking for Caring, Compassionate and Reliable Care Assistants to join our friendly team providing high-quality, personalised care to clients in their own homes across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The role is interesting, varied, and deeply rewarding with no two days are ever the same. You’ll be supporting people to live independently helping with tasks such as:
• Personal care and medication support
• Preparing meals and household duties
• Companionship and emotional support
• Shopping and community activities
Whether you have experience or not, we’ll make sure you feel confident and supported through our full training and induction programme.
💙 Who We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Friendly, motivated, and reliable
• Happy to support others with daily living tasks
• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle (essential)
💙 Start Your Journey with North Haven Today
Quick start dates are available for experienced candidates with an up-to-date DBS check.
If you’re new to care, full training is provided – all you need is a passion for helping others.
Apply now and make a real difference every day!
Not sure?
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.
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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Why do you want to work for North Haven Care & Support and what attracts you to domiciliary care?
Tell me about any previous care experience you have — if you don’t have direct care experience, what transferable skills do you bring?
How would you support a service user with personal care while preserving their dignity and encouraging independence?
What steps would you take to ensure safe and accurate administration of medication?
Give an example of a time you dealt with a challenging situation involving a vulnerable person. What did you do and what was the outcome?
1. 1. Why do you want to work for North Haven Care & Support and what attracts you to domiciliary care?
2. 2. Tell me about any previous care experience you have — if you don’t have direct care experience, what transferable skills do you bring?
3. 3. How would you support a service user with personal care while preserving their dignity and encouraging independence?
4. 4. What steps would you take to ensure safe and accurate administration of medication?
5. 5. Give an example of a time you dealt with a challenging situation involving a vulnerable person. What did you do and what was the outcome?

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