Care Assistant – Gateshead

We’re looking for Care Assistants in Gateshead to support people in their own homes, with guaranteed hours, paid travel time, and full training provided.

£13.45 per hour | Paid Travel Time | Guaranteed Hours | No Experience Needed

Looking for secure work that fits around your life – and actually pays you properly? Join Calderdale Homecare Limited and start a rewarding career making a real difference in your local community.

What You’ll Earn

• £13.45 per hour – paid for your full shift (including travel time & training)
• Bonuses up to £300 (New Starter & Refer-a-Friend)
• Annual bonus up to £400 + £25 birthday gift voucher

No unpaid gaps. No zero-hour uncertainty. Just fair pay for your time.

Why People Choose Us

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Local, grouped care visits – work close to home
• Structured rotas – know your schedule in advance
• Block shifts available (mornings or evenings)
• Alternate weekends only (2-week rota)

No Experience? No Problem

We provide:

• Fully paid training
• Paid shadow shifts
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications
• Clear career progression

We regularly welcome people from retail, customer service, admin, cleaning, hospitality, warehouse, delivery driving and the NHS.

The Role

You’llsupport people to live independently in their own homes across Gateshead, helping with:

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and light cooking
• Household tasks & shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

This is person-centred care that genuinely changes lives.

What You’ll Need

• A caring, reliable nature
• Good communication skills
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A driving licence & access to a car is helpful but not essential

Work That Truly Matters

At Calderdale Homecare Limited,we’reproud to deliver high-quality, personalised care acrossNorth West, Gateshead and Newcastle, supporting dignity,independenceand quality of life.

We’rea Real Living Wage Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.