Care Assistant

Halescare; Washington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Female Home Care Assistant in Washington, UK. In this role, you will provide personal care and support to clients, promote independence, and offer companionship. The role offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour plus mileage, guaranteed hours, and extensive training. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Experience isn't necessary as training is provided. Join us in making a positive impact on people's lives.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Generous mileage allowance

Early Pay access

Free Blue Light Card

Bonus for referrals

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to high-quality care.
• No experience necessary; paid training provided.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routines like washing and dressing.
• Support medication and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Strong communication skills

Job description

# Care Assistant - Female Only## Job Introduction**Note: This position is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, as the roles includes providing personal care of an intimate nature where clients have requested same-sex care for reasons of privacy and decency. This constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR).**TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING A TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP. Your Role as a Home Care AssistantAs a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in Sunderland to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter and yours more fulfilling.Responsibilities include: * Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)* Supporting medication and meal preparation* Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs* Providing companionship and emotional supportTo apply, you will need to be: * Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support* A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude* Strong communication skills both verbal and written* No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds* Willingness to learn and develop new skillsWhat We Offer – More Than Just Care Your Hales Perks include: * Guaranteed hours* Paid travel time* Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile* Early Pay access with Hastee* FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers* Refer a Friend bonus up to £517* Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards* Enhanced bank holiday rates* Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes* Pension scheme & subsidised insurance* Free uniform & PPE* Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app* Health and Financial Well-being SupportTraining & Career Development Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide: * Paid, comprehensive training* Ongoing coaching and support* Funded qualifications & apprenticeships* Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management rolesStart your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it’s more than just care, it’s a career. Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success. Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.compassion into a career with Hales Homecare! No experience is needed as paid training via our own Internal Training Team is provided. * Home Care Assistant - Female Only* Based in Washington* Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.21 per hour* Shifts: 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 4/3 shift patterns + alternate weekends* Areas Covered: Washington, SR1, SR2, NE9 7, NE36 0, NE37 1, NE37 2, NE37 3, NE38 7, NE38 8, NE38 9, NE38 0, DH4 7, and DH3 1* No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required, due to location of Service UsersAt Hales Homecare, we offer more than just care – we provide career opportunities, job security, superb benefits and the chance to change lives every day. The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Care Assistant - Female Only* **Salary** £12.21 per hour* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** halesgroup/TP/918/705* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Visitor Services* **Business Unit** Operations* **Location** Washington, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 February, 2026