Care Assistant

Location: Biddick Hall, South Tyneside Pay: £14.40-£16.18 Mileage: Yes
Shifts: Flexible Hours - Full Time & Part Time Available
Driver Required: Walking & Driving Routes Available

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

Here at The Human Support Group, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Biddick Hall, South Tyneside.

What you’ll do?

Every day as a HICSS Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same – helping people recover, regain independence, and remain safely at home.

You will:

• Support individuals following hospital discharge or during periods of recovery
• Deliver person-centred care in line with care plans and clinical guidance
• Assist with personal care while promoting dignity and independence
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support mobility, medication, nutrition, and daily living activities
• Work closely with healthcare professionals as part of an integrated local team

What we are looking for?

HICSS roles support individuals with more complex needs, so we’re looking for people who combine compassion with capability. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to build on a solid foundation, you’ll play a key role in supporting recovery and independence at home.

We’re looking for people who:

• Have previous care experience, ideally within community, reablement, or hospital discharge settings
• Hold (or are willing to work towards) a relevant qualification such as a Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Are confident following care plans and working alongside healthcare professionals
• Are observant and able to recognise and report changes in condition
• Are reliable, committed, and able to work independently in the community
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What makes us different?

• Free DBS check - we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Guaranteed Hours - Get the hours you need
• Local travel only - paid mileage for every journey, if you drive
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Refer A Friend scheme, and more

Ready to apply?
Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.
Join The Human Support Group (CCH Group) at South Tyneside today and be part of something meaningful!