Care Assistant (North Tyneside)
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.25 to £12.82 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | - Up to £300 New Starter Bonus - Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus - Up to £400 Annual Bonus - £25 birthday gift voucher |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tyneside, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Be Caring Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | North Tyneside |
Summary
Care Assistants – North Tyneside
At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our North Tyneside team.
We’re recruiting Care Assistants across several areas in North Tyneside, with a mix of full-time and part-time roles available. As a Care Assistant, you’ll support people to live independently at home with dignity, choice and compassion.
We’re currently seeking Care Assistants to support people living in Marden, Cullercoats, Monksheaton, West Monksheaton, Whitely Bay and Killingworth.
If this sounds like you, apply today to secure your place on one of our upcoming inductions and start your journey with Be Caring.
No sponsorships available
Pay, Hours & Bonuses
We offer block pay (not pay per call) - you’re paid from the start of your first visit to the end of your last visit within a shift.
£12.82 per hour (drivers)
£12.25 per hour (walkers)
Mileage: 45p per mile (drivers) / 20p per mile (cyclists)
Full-time & part-time hours available (role dependent)
About the Role
You don’t need previous care experience - if you’ve cared for family, friends, or simply have the right values, we’ll give you all the training and support you need. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:
- Support people to meet their personal outcomes
- Promote independence using enabling approaches
- Deliver personalised care based on choice and control
- Provide personal care that protects dignity
- Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and colleagues
- Record and share information accurately and on time
- Help people stay connected to their communities
Working Patterns
All roles follow agreed shift patterns:
- Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
You’ll work on a 2-week rota, including:
- Alternate weekends or
- Every Saturday or every Sunday
- Evenings agreed within your contracted hours
Current Vacancies by Area:
Killingworth (NE12)
- Drivers & walkers
- Part-time hours available
- Female only
Monkseaton, Cullercoats & Whitley Bay (NE25, NE26)
- Drivers & walkers
- Full-time and part-time hours available
Tynemouth (NE30)
- Drivers & walkers
- Full-time and part-time hours available
Induction & Training
Your training will include:
- Be Caring values & going Above & Beyond
- Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
- Confidentiality & professional boundaries
- Fluids, nutrition & medication support
- Moving & positioning, basic life support & pressure care
- Infection prevention, health & safety
- Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity
Ready to Join Be Caring?
Apply today and become part of a supportive, values-led organisation where you’re respected, trained, and appreciated - every step of the way.
Our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!
Bonus Schemes
- up to £300 New Starter Bonus
- up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
- up to £400 Annual Bonus
- £25 Birthday Gift Voucher
Benefits
- Fully funded DBS
- Paid induction training
- Funded Level 2 and other accredited qualifications
- Holiday pay that increases with service
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Optional GMB Union membership
At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our North Tyneside team.
We’re recruiting Care Assistants across several areas in North Tyneside, with a mix of full-time and part-time roles available. As a Care Assistant, you’ll support people to live independently at home with dignity, choice and compassion.
We’re currently seeking Care Assistants to support people living in Marden, Cullercoats, Monksheaton, West Monksheaton, Whitely Bay and Killingworth.
If this sounds like you, apply today to secure your place on one of our upcoming inductions and start your journey with Be Caring.
No sponsorships available
Pay, Hours & Bonuses
We offer block pay (not pay per call) - you’re paid from the start of your first visit to the end of your last visit within a shift.
£12.82 per hour (drivers)
£12.25 per hour (walkers)
Mileage: 45p per mile (drivers) / 20p per mile (cyclists)
Full-time & part-time hours available (role dependent)
About the Role
You don’t need previous care experience - if you’ve cared for family, friends, or simply have the right values, we’ll give you all the training and support you need. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:
- Support people to meet their personal outcomes
- Promote independence using enabling approaches
- Deliver personalised care based on choice and control
- Provide personal care that protects dignity
- Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and colleagues
- Record and share information accurately and on time
- Help people stay connected to their communities
Working Patterns
All roles follow agreed shift patterns:
- Early shift: 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
You’ll work on a 2-week rota, including:
- Alternate weekends or
- Every Saturday or every Sunday
- Evenings agreed within your contracted hours
Current Vacancies by Area:
Killingworth (NE12)
- Drivers & walkers
- Part-time hours available
- Female only
Monkseaton, Cullercoats & Whitley Bay (NE25, NE26)
- Drivers & walkers
- Full-time and part-time hours available
Tynemouth (NE30)
- Drivers & walkers
- Full-time and part-time hours available
Induction & Training
Your training will include:
- Be Caring values & going Above & Beyond
- Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
- Confidentiality & professional boundaries
- Fluids, nutrition & medication support
- Moving & positioning, basic life support & pressure care
- Infection prevention, health & safety
- Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity
Ready to Join Be Caring?
Apply today and become part of a supportive, values-led organisation where you’re respected, trained, and appreciated - every step of the way.
Our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!
Bonus Schemes
- up to £300 New Starter Bonus
- up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
- up to £400 Annual Bonus
- £25 Birthday Gift Voucher
Benefits
- Fully funded DBS
- Paid induction training
- Funded Level 2 and other accredited qualifications
- Holiday pay that increases with service
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Optional GMB Union membership
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.