Care Assistant for a person P/T in Stillington, Stockton

UKCIL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a female care assistant to support a lady living independently in Stillington, Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves practical help and companionship, including shopping, outings, meal prep, and light housekeeping.

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. An Enhanced DBS check and a friendly, patient manner are essential for maintaining the client’s independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Female applicant
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check
• Reliable, trustworthy, patient, and friendly nature
• Good communication skills
• Able to provide support while respecting the client's independence

Responsibilities

• Accompany the client on weekly food shopping trips
• Support with outings and activities, including visits to museums, galleries, libraries, garden centres, and meals out
• Prepare simple meals and hot and cold drinks
• Assist with general household duties
• Carry out light household cleaning, particularly when providing holiday cover
• Provide companionship, practical support, and engaging conversation
• Meal Preparation
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Skills

Empathy

Companionship

Communication

Reliability

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Care Assistant for a person P/T in Stillington, Stockton

Location: Stillington, Stockton-on-Tees

Hours: 6 hours per week (Saturday availability essential)

Additional Hours: May be available by mutual agreement

A friendly and reliable Female Personal Assistant is required to support a lady who lives independently in her own home in Stillington, Stockton-on-Tees. This role would suit someone who is approachable, enjoys good conversation, has a positive attitude, and is happy to provide both practical assistance and companionship. A love of cats is essential, as there are cats in the home. Knowledge or understanding of mental health would be beneficial, although full training and guidance can be provided.

Duties will include:

• Accompanying the client on weekly food shopping trips
• Supporting with outings and activities, including visits to museums, galleries, libraries, garden centres, and meals out
• Preparing simple meals and hot and cold drinks
• Assisting with general household duties
• Carrying out light household cleaning, particularly when providing holiday cover
• Providing companionship, practical support, and engaging conversation

Essential Requirements:

• Female applicant
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check
• Reliable, trustworthy, patient, and friendly nature
• Good communication skills
• Able to provide support while respecting the client's independence

Additional Information:

• Mileage will be paid at 45p per mile for journeys undertaken with the client.
• Extra hours may be available by mutual agreement.

If you are caring, dependable, and enjoy helping others maintain an independent and fulfilling lifestyle, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car