Care Assistant

Dale Care Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£26,130 per annum pro

Paid mileage

Flexible shift patterns

Alternate weekend rota

Permanent positions - full time and 0.

Job summary

Dale Care Ltd is looking for a Care Assistant to provide person-centred care to older adults in their own homes across County Durham, helping them regain independence. Duties include personal care, meal prep, light housework, shopping and companionship.

A full UK driving licence and own car are essential for travel between visits. The role offers flexible shift patterns, opportunities for permanent full-time or part-time positions, and a comprehensive training programme, with paid shadow shifts

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, own car and business insurance are essential.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided and candidates from all sectors are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support
• Travel requirements: community-based role with a full UK driving licence, own car and business insurance
• Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends
• Good English communication skills

Skills

Driving license

English

Right to work

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to older adults across County Durham helping them regain independence in their own homes. Your duties include:

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support
• Travel Requirements: This is a community-based role, so a full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential.
• Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently.
• Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends
• Good English communication skills

Be Part Of Something That Truly Matters At Dale Care Ltd

We welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers If you're compassionate, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career in care, we'd love to hear from you.

At Dale Care Ltd, we make your working day easier with grouped visits, structured shift patterns, and minimal gaps between calls. You'll know your rota in advance and work within a small, local area.

For over 35 years, Dale Care Ltd has delivered high-quality, person-centred home care across County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle and Teesside. To deliver exceptional and personalised care to our service users; enhancing their quality of life, independence, and dignity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive pay rates: £26,130 per annum (pro rata)
• Paid Mileage at 30p per mile
• Flexible shift patterns
• Alternate weekend working on a two-week rota
• Permanent positions - full time and part time - mornings / evenings
• Full training programme including paid shadow shifts
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications from day one
• DBS Check
• TELUS Health Wellbeing App for mental health support
• Refer-a-friend bonus (T&C's Apply)
• Clear career progression opportunities