Health Care Assistant | Chester Le Street | £13.20 - £13.50 (DH2, DH3)

Kelly Park Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in North East England is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support service users in their own homes. The role involves promoting independence and assisting with personal care tasks. A clear DBS check is required, along with the ability to provide excellent care. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including paid training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed contracted hours

Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)

Corporate Gym Membership

Mileage allowance

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum

Qualifications

• Clear Enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references are required.
• Ability to provide personal care tasks.
• Skills in cooking and cleaning are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, caring for service users in their own homes.
• Encourage service users to be actively involved in all aspects of their care.
• Accompany service users to appointments and help them access their local community.
• Prepare meals and snacks to support nutritional needs.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing and incontinence care.

Skills

Trustworthy

Compassionate

Patient

Adaptable

Cooking skills

Cleaning skills

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistant - Chester Le Street (DH2, DH3)

Kelly Park Limited is a family run business founded in August 1994. We are Durham County Council’s preferred provider and have secured a 6-year contract with the local authority, providing domiciliary home care support to vulnerable adults and children across the county. We work in partnership with Skills for Care and Durham County Council’s Care Academy to continuously improve and develop the skills set of our staff, ensuring that we can meet the ever-changing needs of our service users. We aim to provide high-quality, person-centred care so our service users can enjoy the best quality of life in their own homes, promoting independence while respecting privacy and dignity.

Understanding values important to us: we follow the 6C’s of Care:

• Care: We always prioritise the wellbeing of our Service Users.
• Compassion: We approach every situation with empathy and kindness.
• Competence: We ensure our team has the skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding care.
• Communication: We foster open, clear, and respectful interactions.
• Courage: We face challenges head-on and advocate for positive change.
• Commitment: We are dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality home care.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, caring for service users in their own homes.
• Encourage service users to be actively involved in all aspects of their day-to-day care.
• Accompany service users to appointments and help them access their local community.
• Prepare meals and snacks to support nutritional needs.
• Tidy service users’ homes and assist with basic domestic tasks to maintain a comfortable living environment.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, pad changes, and incontinence care.

Benefits

• Location: we aim to provide clients close to you where possible.
• Flexibility: options to suit your lifestyle with fixed working days and alternate weekends.
• Birthdays: dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Education & Learning: free online courses available 24/7; opportunity to study towards a Health & Social Care Diploma.
• Expand your network by working with our service users in a rewarding career.
• Joining a supportive team with a dedicated network.

What We Need From You

We look for people who are:

• Trustworthy
• Compassionate
• Patient
• Adaptable
• Multiskilled (cooking & cleaning skills are a bonus)

Additionally, a clear Enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references are required.

What You Get From Us

• Pay: £13.20 per hour, £13.50 on bank holidays; guaranteed contracted hours to provide financial security.
• Early Pay: access pay before payday with our bespoke service.
• Mileage allowance, Pension scheme, Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro rata).
• Training: fully paid induction and shadowing; ongoing training.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (24/7 wellbeing support) and employee retail discounts.
• Corporate Gym Membership through Thrive Leisure & Pure Gym.

Progression

Progression routes are available in-house or externally through goal-oriented reviews to help you stay on track.