Care Assistant - Durham (North)

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North East is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support the elderly and vulnerable in their homes. Full training is provided, and roles are available on a full-time or part-time basis. Earn competitive hourly rates and enjoy flexible working hours, along with various benefits including paid travel time, referral bonuses, and access to health and social care qualifications.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Uniform provided

Company pension

Referral programme

Access to Health & Social Care qualifications

Company events

Flexible hours

Shadowing programme with experienced Healthcare Assistants

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and your own reliable vehicle required.
• Committed, reliable & flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with personal care, companionship, medication prompting, and food preparation.
• Care for the elderly and vulnerable in their own homes.

Skills

Commitment

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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We are seeking kind and caring individuals who share our passion for helping others. No experience necessary as full training is given to all Care Assistants. Earn £12.60ph on Weekdays, £13.10 on Weekends + PAID travel time (paid at £12.50ph) + 35p per mile + Holiday pay.

We do require all applicants to have a Full Driving Licence and a reliable vehicle in order to be considered for this role as you will be caring for clients in North Durham and along the Sunderland border, including the following areas: Durham City, Chester-Le-Street, West Rainton, Pelton, Great Lumley, Plawsworth, Nevilles Cross, and surrounding areas.

We have full-time and part-time hours available. We ask for all of our Care Assistants commit to working alternate weekends.

We offer our Care Assistants:

• £12.60 per hour on Weekdays
• £12.50 per hour for travel time
• Paid Fuel - 35p per mile
• Flexible hours
• Paid annual leave
• £400 referral scheme for introducing new carers (T&C’s apply)
• Fully paid induction in line with the Care Certificate
• Uniform provided
• Access to Health & Social Care qualifications
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Shadowing programme with experienced Healthcare Assistants to ensure you are comfortable with your role and responsibilities

We care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to a residential care home. Your role will be to support our customers with all aspects of their daily lives including personal care, companionship, medication prompting, food and drink preparation, shopping and accessing the local community.

Care Assistant Requirements:

• Full Driving Licence & your own reliable vehicle
• Committed, reliable & flexible

It’s time to care - Our vulnerable need you now, more than ever! Be the help they need.

We can offer you a stable career in these uncertain times. Apply Today and we will be in touch shortly.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.60 per hour

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driving Licence and your own reliable vehicle (required)
• right to work in the UK WITHOUT sp0ns0rship requirements (required)