Care Assistant

Dale Care Ltd; Shildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care to older adults in their homes across Durham and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. The roles offer both part-time and full-time contracts with guaranteed hours, and full training is provided for those without experience. A full UK driving licence and own car are essential. Flexible shift patterns are available, including AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own car.
• Ability to work flexible AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends.
• No prior experience required, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to older adults.
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Ability to provide personal care

Emotional support skills

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person‑centred care to older adults across Durham, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Gateshead, 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

No experience needed – full training provided.

Requirements

• 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.

Candidate Profile

We welcome candidates from all sectors, including retail, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, reception, administration, cleaning, warehouse products and delivery drivers. We also prefer those with experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or NHS staff, but we encourage candidates with no prior experience to apply.

Hours of Work

Permanent contracts for part‑time and full‑time with guaranteed hours or flexible working patterns.