Care AssistantSalary: £13.20 per hourLocation: NewcastleOur client is expanding their team and looking for caring, compassionate care professionals to assist with elderly care and support adults living at home with various needs throughout the local area. They welcome applications from those with experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care, as well as individuals looking to become Care Assistants - full training will be provided.As a Care Assistant, you will be rewarded with a competitive pay rate of £13.20 per hour, alongside holiday pay that accrues with service. Our client values their Care Assistants and offers a range of benefits, including:Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay RateCompany Pension Scheme24/7 Support from their office teamBlue Light Discount CardRefer A Friend SchemeEmployee Benefits and Discount SchemesAward-winning, comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development trainingFantastic recognition through Care AwardsThe role of a Care Assistant is both fulfilling and varied. Your duties may include:Providing companionship to clientsAssisting with personal care and hygieneSupporting mobility within the homeOverseeing medication and providing medical supportAssisting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundryPreparing and cooking nutritious mealsRunning errands, including food shopping or picking up prescriptionsThe ideal candidate will possess:A full UK driving licence with own vehicle A compassionate and patient approach towards careExcelle