Temporary Care Assistant

Hillside Lodge Care Home in Berwick-Upon-Tweed is seeking a Temporary Care Assistant to provide support during maternity leave. The role offers a salary of £12.37 per hour with full-time contracted hours. Candidates will join a compassionate team focused on enhancing residents' dignity and independence. Ideal applicants may have an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and six months of experience, but those with a passion for helping others are encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and career progression within the care sector. Interested individuals are invited to apply for this impactful role.

Temporary Care Assistant Care and Support – Hillside Lodge Care Home

Contract:

Maternity Cover

Salary:

£12.37 Per Hour

Shift Type:

Contracted hours:

Hillside Lodge Care Home is situated in Berwick-Upon-Tweed providing nursing care for up to 50 residents.

Where every shift brings smiles, comfort, and a sense of purpose.

In our home, being a Care Assistant is more than just a job it’s about building relationships, bringing warmth to someone’s day, and being there in the moments that matter. You’ll be part of a compassionate team that works together like family, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence, and joy.

What We Offer

• £12.37 per hour
• Contracted to full time hours on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave
• Flexible shifts on offer

Whether it’s helping someone get ready in the morning, sharing stories over a cuppa, or simply holding a hand when it’s needed most the work you do here matters deeply. You’ll follow individual care plans, provide practical support, and bring genuine kindness into every interaction.

We also believe in supporting your growth. If you’re looking for a career where you can progress whether that’s into senior care roles, training others, or even stepping into leadership we’ll help you get there.

What we’re looking for:

You might already have your SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or perhaps you’re working towards it. Ideally, you’ll have around six months of care experience, but we also welcome people with a passion for helping others and transferable skills from other walks of life.

About you:

What really matters to us is who you are. You’re kind, respectful, and genuinely interested in making a difference in the lives of older people. You’re someone who brings integrity and teamwork into everything you do, and you’re ready to learn, grow, and become part of something meaningful.

Apply today and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.