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There are 6 million carers in the United Kingdom and nearly one in eight workers are carers. With an ageing population and an expected increase of 60% of carers in the next 30 years, we would like to monitor the number of people with caring responsibilities.
🌟 Senior Care Assistant BANK – More Than a Job, It’s a Calling 🌟
Harbour Healthcare
The Laurels Care Home
Location: Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9EQ
Pay: £12.49 per hour
Must have NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
We are not offering Sponsorship.
💙 Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?
💬 Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone’s whole day?
🚗 Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?
If you said YES… we want to meet you.
👩⚕️ What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are the same — and that’s the beauty of it.
You’ll be:
✨ Supporting people with daily routines
✨ Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
✨ Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
✨ Providing companionship and emotional support
✨ Being the reason someone smiles today
This isn’t just care work. It’s life-changing work.
🌈 What We’re Looking For
You don’t need years of experience — you need the right heart.
We’d love you to have:
✔️ Kindness that can’t be taught
✔️ Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
✔️ Good communication skills
✔️ A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
✔️ A driving licence (if required for community role)
Care experience is great — but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.
🎁 What You’ll Get
Because caring for others means we care for you too.
💷 Competitive pay + enhanced weekend rates
📚 Full paid training & development opportunities
🏆 Career progression pathways
💙 Supportive, friendly team culture
🎉 Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
🕒 Flexible shifts that fit around your life
🌍 Why Work in Care in 2026?
In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes — and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow.
This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.
Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.
🚀 Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and start a role where every shift matters.
Be someone’s reason to feel safe, valued and heard.
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