Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.72 to £14.27 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Mileage will be paid also |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle, Newcastle |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Age UK North Tyneside |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We offer an enhanced rate of pay of up to £14.27 per hour (including travel time) when you reach a Level 3 working in the Community.
Due to the nature of some of the customers, a number of runs involve the staff member being specifically Male or Female.
We have the following shift patterns available for both walkers and drivers:
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 6:30pm - Walker - Female
Saturday - Monday: 7am - 9pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9pm - Driver - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9pm - Driver - Male
As well as fantastic rates of pay, we also provide our care assistants with a range of employee benefits:
Paid training and induction
-Paid DBS check
-2 free EveryDay uniforms
-4 weeks paid holiday – separate to hourly rate
-8 days paid bank holidays
-Mileage paid at 40p per mile OR staff can use one of the EveryDay pool cars
-Double time for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
-Staff engagement forum representing group employees
-Annual pay review
-Health and wellbeing events
-Loyalty bonus paid after two years of service
-Referral Scheme
-Qualify for a Blue Light Card
-Pension scheme
-Career progression opportunities
What we look for in a Personal Support Assistant
Previous experience in care or as a care assistant is not necessary. Full training is always provided.
We require you to have:
-The right to work in the UK
-A kind nature and passion for making a difference as a personal support assistant
-A valid driver’s license is desirable and use of your own car if possible but not essential
Due to the nature of some of the customers, a number of runs involve the staff member being specifically Male or Female.
We have the following shift patterns available for both walkers and drivers:
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 6:30pm - Walker - Female
Saturday - Monday: 7am - 9pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9:30pm - Walker - Female
Wednesday - Saturday: 7am - 9pm - Driver - Female
Sunday - Wednesday: 7am - 9pm - Driver - Male
As well as fantastic rates of pay, we also provide our care assistants with a range of employee benefits:
Paid training and induction
-Paid DBS check
-2 free EveryDay uniforms
-4 weeks paid holiday – separate to hourly rate
-8 days paid bank holidays
-Mileage paid at 40p per mile OR staff can use one of the EveryDay pool cars
-Double time for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
-Staff engagement forum representing group employees
-Annual pay review
-Health and wellbeing events
-Loyalty bonus paid after two years of service
-Referral Scheme
-Qualify for a Blue Light Card
-Pension scheme
-Career progression opportunities
What we look for in a Personal Support Assistant
Previous experience in care or as a care assistant is not necessary. Full training is always provided.
We require you to have:
-The right to work in the UK
-A kind nature and passion for making a difference as a personal support assistant
-A valid driver’s license is desirable and use of your own car if possible but not essential
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