Care at Home is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join its professional care team as Care Assistants in Sunderland, North East England. This rewarding opportunity allows candidates to make a real difference by providing person-centred care and support to individuals within their own homes.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing guidance will be provided. The ideal Care Assistant will be caring, patient, and understanding, with a commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of care.
Applicants should be trustworthy, professional, and able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. Several part-time roles are currently available, offering flexible hours during the day and twilight shifts to suit different lifestyles and commitments.
Care at Home provides continuous learning opportunities, career progression, and a welcoming working environment built on compassion and trust.
Individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of others are encouraged to apply for this Care Assistant position in Sunderland today.
Position: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Sunderland
Job overview
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please provide the date and not your share code.
Are you looking to start a career in healthcare or looking for a fresh start?
Our teams support patients to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they like to call home.
As a Community Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in our service. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team made up of clinicians such as Physiotherapists and Nurses to provide ongoing clinical activities such as, nursing tasks, rehabilitation, recovery and support with daily routines and personal care. Successful candidates will have the support from their teams to be comfortable working independently in the community.
We will offer a tailored training package to suit your development needs to make sure you feel fully supported within your new role – should you wish to progress further in your career then Sirona can offer a number of opportunities such as apprenticeships, where we have strong links with local higher education partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support service users in their day-to-day living, promoting independence, inclusion, and diversity in accordance with their care plans.
- Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and getting in or out of bed.
- Promote mental and physical wellbeing through conversation, companionship, and activities such as reading, hobbies, and social outings.
- Undertake light household tasks including laundry, changing beds, and tidying rooms.
- Prepare and serve meals, assist with feeding when needed, and ensure kitchen/dining areas are clean and tidy.
- Maintain accurate records, complete reports, and participate in staff meetings.
- Attend training sessions to enhance your understanding of service users’ needs and abilities.
- Report any significant changes in service users’ health or circumstances to the Service Manager.
Training & Development
- You will be given online and in person training, as well as shadowing.
- Ongoing training opportunities will be provided to ensure your skills and knowledge remain current.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, patient, and understanding
- Reliable, trustworthy, and professional
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Committed to promoting dignity, respect, and inclusion
- Willing to undertake necessary training and development
- Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled