Healthcare Assistant – Days & Nights – Family-Owned Stand-Alone Residential Care – AV1884A
Full Time | Residential Care
📍 Location: Allendale, Northumberland
🕒 Hours: Flexible, 12-hour shifts, Full Time
💷 Pay: £13.50 per hour
☕ Paid breaks included**

Family-Owned | Stand-Alone | 13 Residents | Specialist Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Looking for a rewarding care role in a small, friendly setting where your contribution truly matters?

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join a privately owned, stand-alone residential care service in Allendale, Northumberland. With over 30 years’ experience, the service provides specialist care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, supporting 13 residents with both long-term placements and short-term respite stays when beds are available.

This is an opportunity to work in a close-knit, family-run environment where residents’ individuality is celebrated, and staff have the time to provide attentive, person-centred care.

Why Join This Service?

Here, you will:
• Be part of a friendly, professional team
• Work in a calm, homely, and secure environment
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Support person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice
• Feel supported by approachable and experienced management

About the Service

The service provides:
• Specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities
• 13 residents, each supported individually in a homely setting
• Long-term placements and short-term respite stays
• Attention to privacy, dignity, and personal choice
• Activities and programmes designed to support mental alertness, social interaction, and self-esteem
• Opportunities for residents to participate in the development of their individualised care plans

Your Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care
  • Support residents with personal care and daily living tasks
  • Promote independence, dignity, and choice
  • Assist with mobility, emotional support, and wellbeing
  • Maintain accurate care records
  • Engage residents in meaningful activities and social interaction

What We’re Looking For

• Previous care experience preferred
  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care preferred
  • A compassionate, patient, and professional approach
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities

What You’ll Receive

• £13.50 per hour
  • Paid breaks
  • 12-hour day or night shifts
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Long-term, stable role in a small, family-owned, stand-alone setting
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference every day

If you are a caring and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking to join a small, professional, family-owned service where your skills and commitment are valued, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:
Please contact Lauren on 01789 867181 or email Lauren@avonsearch.co.uk for more information.