Compassionate Care Assistant for Independent Living

Active Care Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible zero-hours

Holiday pay 14.07%

Nest pension

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking compassionate female Support Workers to assist a woman living independently in her home in Durham. The role involves 12-hour day and night shifts (8am-8pm or 8pm-8am) on a flexible zero-hours contract, with driving duties and regular physiotherapy support.

The role focuses on independence, trust, and wellbeing, with training provided, ongoing support from a Care Manager, and access to development resources. Prior driving licence is ideal for vehicle duties.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable female care workers sought to support a woman living with a spinal cord injury.
• Assist with personal care, daily routines, and mobility.
• Work as part of a consistent care team with regular shifts.

Responsibilities

• Day shifts: 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm) doing personal care, stretching, assisting physiotherapy, transfers with hoist, promoting independence, supporting activities and transport to appointments.
• Night shifts: 12-hour shifts (8pm-8am) providing overnight support, personal care as needed, transfers, and door-to-door transport when required.

Job description

Active Care Group is seeking compassionate female Support Workers to assist a woman living independently in her home in Durham. The role involves 12-hour day and night shifts (8am-8pm or 8pm-8am) on a flexible zero-hours contract, with driving duties and regular physiotherapy support.

The role focuses on independence, trust, and wellbeing, with training provided, ongoing support from a Care Manager, and access to development resources. Prior driving licence is ideal for vehicle duties.