At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people in their homes with personal care, meal prep, and companionship.
- Company: Calderdale Homecare Limited, a Real Living Wage Employer.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45 per hour, plus paid travel time and annual bonuses.
- Other info: Full training provided, with clear career progression and structured rotas.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying guaranteed hours and fair pay.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just a caring nature and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
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.
What You’ll Earn
- £13.45 per hour – paid for your full shift (including travel time & training)
- Annual bonus up to £400 + £25 birthday gift voucher
- No unpaid gaps. No zero‑hour uncertainty. Just fair pay for your time.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll support 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.
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)
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.
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’re proud to deliver high‑quality, personalised care across North West, Gateshead and Newcastle, supporting dignity, independence and quality of life. We’re a Real Living Wage Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Apply Today
Whether you’re experienced or brand new to care, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start a career you can be proud of – with pay, support and stability you deserve.
Care Assistant – Sowerby Bridge employer: Calderdale HomeCare Ltd
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