Health Care Assistant | Consett | £13.20 - £13.50 (DH8, NE17)

Kelly Park Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to provide support to service users in their homes. Responsibilities include promoting independence, assisting with personal care and domestic tasks, and ensuring nutritional needs are met. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.20 and various perks, including flexible working hours, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Guaranteed contracted hours

Flexibility in working days

Birthday off

Free online courses

Personal development opportunities

Mileage allowance

Pension scheme

5.6 weeks holidays

Comprehensive training program

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership access

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Two satisfactory references needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence by caring for service users in their own home.
• Encourage service users to be actively involved in their care.
• Accompany service users to appointments and support community access.
• Prepare meals to meet nutritional needs of service users.
• Assist with domestic tasks to maintain a pleasant environment.
• Support personal care tasks, including bathing and incontinence care.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Multiskilled (cooking & cleaning)

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Consett (DH8, NE17)

Work available in the following villages within Consett: Blackhill, Bridgehill, Castleside, Central Consett, Delves Lane, Ebchester, Medomsley, Moor Side, Leadgate, Low Westwood, Shotley Bridge, Templetown, The Grove.

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, ensuring that our service users enjoy the best quality of life in their own homes, promoting their independence, respecting their privacy and dignity.

Core Values – the 6 C’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 by caring for service users in their own home.
• 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 the service user’s nutritional needs.
• Tidy the service user’s home and assist with basic domestic care tasks, ensuring the environment is pleasant.
• Assist with personal care tasks, from bathing to pad changes and incontinence care.

Benefits

• Location – we minimise commuting by placing clients close to you.
• Flexibility – choose fixed working days and alternate weekends to suit your lifestyle.
• Birthday – enjoy a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Education & Learning – free online courses available 24/7 and the opportunity to study towards a Health & Social Care Diploma.
• Personal Development – expand your family circle working with our amazing service users, and benefit from our supportive network.

What We Need From You

• Trustworthy, compassionate, patient, adaptable and multiskilled (cooking & cleaning skills are a bonus).
• Superhero personality, a clear Enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references.

What You Get From Us

• Pay – £13.20 per hour (£13.50 on bank holidays) with guaranteed contracted hours for job and financial security.
• Early Pay – receive pay as soon as you need it.
• Mileage allowance paid.
• Pension scheme.
• Holidays – 5.6 weeks per annum (pro‑rata).
• Training – full‑paid practical training including induction and shadowing.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 wellbeing support and access to employee retail discounts.
• Access to a Corporate Gym Membership through Thrive Leisure & Pure Gym.
• Progression routes – both in‑house and external opportunities with supportive reviews.