Care Assistant

CCH Group; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per

Cycle to work scheme

Paid training

Pension scheme

Local work and paid mileage

Flexible hours

Blue Light Card eligibility –exclusive

MOT Fully Paid For!

Benefits and Well‑being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

CCH Group is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team in Peterlee, Durham. You will provide dedicated support to local people, offering companionship, personal care and practical assistance with daily activities in the community.

Pay rate is £13.30 per hour with paid mileage, and hours are flexible. We welcome applicants with or without previous care experience; DBS screening is required after the offer stage.

Qualifications

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group.
• Successfully passed DBS screening.
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge.
• Display initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Compassion

Autonomy

Initiative

Willingness to train

Job description

Company Description

At CCH Group, we are more than just a care provider. We are a supportive community with a proud history of raising standards in care since 2009. Today, we are the largest care company in the United Kingdom, with more than 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care every month.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? CCH Group are looking for individuals like you to join our team.

Pay Rate: £13.30 per hour, plus paid mileage
Location: Peterlee, Durham
Hours: Flexible

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

We understand that not everyone drives. If you travel by bicycle you are very welcome to join us. With our cycle to work scheme and localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Peterlee, Durham, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of CCH, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care.
Your responsibilities will include

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around

The Successful Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the team?

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully passed DBS screening
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well‑b​eing Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training – online and face to face
• Self-development – progression opportunities
• Access to our in‑house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary