Mariposa Care is looking for dedicated Care Practitioners (Days) in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom (Postcode: NE5 1NA). Whether you are experienced in care or just starting your career, we provide full training and support to help you develop a rewarding and long-term career in health and social care.
As a Care Practitioner, you will work closely with individuals to provide high-quality daily support, promoting independence and well-being. This role is ideal for compassionate, patient, and motivated individuals who want to make a real difference in their community.
Mariposa Care offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment where your professional growth is valued. Apply today to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne and start building a fulfilling career in social care.
Position: Care Practitioners
Salary: £12.72 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Newcastle
Summary
Care Practitioner (Days)
Hourly rate: £12.72 (plus £2 p/h extra for overtime)
Location: Briardene care home, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Permanent (Days)
Plus, enjoy lots of great benefits when you join the Mariposa family.
Looking for a role that’s both challenging and incredibly rewarding?
Come and join our amazing team at Briardene Care Home. We’re on the lookout for kind-hearted, dedicated people who want to make a real difference to the lives of others. Whether you’ve got experience in care or are just starting out, we’ll support you every step of the way with all the training you need to build a fantastic career with us.
What’s the job about?
This is so much more than just a job – it’s about making a genuine difference in someone’s life. You’ll help the residents of our home live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Every shift is different, and you’ll work as part of a close-knit team delivering personalised, top-quality care.
Caring for others isn’t always easy. There will be tough moments – but those moments are part of a job that’s deeply meaningful, and the sense of pride and joy you’ll feel when you go home knowing you’ve helped someone is worth it all.
Here’s some more information about what you’ll be doing:
- Providing personal care and support to residents, taking time to ensure that people retain their dignity, respect and privacy.
- Helping with day-to-day activities, always with a smile.
- Building meaningful relationships and making our home feel like home for our residents.
- Ensuring all care is documented and agreed procedures and processes are followed at all times.
Why join us?
We know how hard our teams work, so we make sure they feel valued. Here are just some of the perks we offer:
- £500 in recognition payments during your first year with us.
- Unlimited £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonuses.
- Fully funded training and qualifications – grow your career with us.
- Annual pay reviews – we recognise your contributions.
- Private healthcare options to help with costs like dental or optical treatments.
Our recruitment process
If you’re offered a role with us, it will be conditional on some standard checks, like references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also need you to have good English and numeracy skills, plus a passion for caring and helping our residents to thrive.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you need any assistance or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, just drop us an email at recruitment@mariposacare.com – we’ll be happy to help.
At Mariposa Care, we’re committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Job titles can vary – this role is also known as carer, healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker, care home carer, care assistant, social care.
Application Process
Application Deadline
November 13th, 2025