At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults with personal care, medication, and companionship in their homes.
- Company: Join Oath Healthcare, a caring community in Gateshead.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71/hour, enjoy paid training, mileage, and a workplace pension.
- Other info: Flexible schedule with a supportive team and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: 2 years of care experience preferred; NVQ Level 3 is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Join the Oath Healthcare Gateshead team. £12.71/hour starting rate, paid mileage, free DBS, paid training time, workplace pension. Our Gateshead team covers across the Tyne — Newcastle, Sunderland and parts of County Durham. We’ve built a strong local team of care assistants and live-in carers from communities across the North East.
Visiting older adults in their own homes across Gateshead and surrounding areas. Personal care, medication, companionship. Full training provided — no prior care experience needed. Lead a small Gateshead team, manage care plans, support new starters.
- Minimum 2 years care experience.
- NVQ Level 3 preferred or willing to work towards it within 6 months.
- Work schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.
- Private bedroom and meal allowance.
- Single client at a time.
- Strong 1‑on‑1 carer relationship.
- No live‑in experience needed.
Our Gateshead team covers: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Washington, Jarrow, South Shields, Whickham. Hospital discharge work is mostly from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead and Royal Victoria Infirmary. Office is based in Gateshead, and our care assistants typically work within their own neighbourhood — minimising travel time and maximising the relationships you build with the people you care for.
Senior Care Worker — Lead in Home Care (Gateshead) employer: Oathhealthcare
Oath Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive pay above the Real Living Wage, comprehensive training, and a clear progression path from Care Assistant to Registered Manager, our Cambridge team fosters meaningful one-on-one relationships with clients while ensuring a balanced work-life schedule. Enjoy benefits like paid mileage, free DBS checks, and a meal allowance, all within a vibrant community setting.
