Health Care Assistant - Durham City

Perfect-Care-; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Competitive salary

Career development

28 days holiday

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Perfect Care Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centred support at home across Durham and surrounding areas. The role offers guaranteed hours with permanent contracts for both full-time and part-time workers, plus full training and a supportive management team.

We recognise Top 20 Home Care Provider status in the North East and provide career development through recognised care certificates and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in daily life (meal preparation, medication prompts, domestic support).
• Assisting clients with personal care.
• Providing companionship and accompanying clients on outings.
• Encouraging clients to participate in planning and provision of their care.
• Recording and reporting daily visit information accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT - GUARANTEED HOURS CONTRACTS - NO 0 HOUR CONTRACTS

Location

Opportunities available in Durham and surrounding areas. We'll connect you to your local team manager. Walking routes available in Newton Hall, Durham City, Gilesgate and Nevilles Cross/ Potters bank.

Salary

£26,130 Pro Rata, plus mileage at £0.30 per hour.

Job Type

Full-time & Part-time (permanent), Flexible shifts

Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community

Looking for a rewarding role where you can help others live independently in the homes they love? Whether you're experienced or brand new to care, we'll support you from day one with full paid training, guaranteed hours and a friendly management team who value and support you.

At Perfect Care Ltd provide person-centred support that enables people to live with dignity, wellbeing and purpose at home. We are proud to be recognised as a Top 20 Home Care Provider in North East England.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive Salary: £26,130 Pro Rata, plus mileage at £0.30 per hour.
• Guaranteed Hours available: Permanent contracts for both full-time and part-time roles.
• Career Development: Want to progress in your care career? We offer nationally recognised care certificates, and further opportunities for professional development
• 28 Days Paid holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £300 per referral (unlimited) - (T&C's Apply)

What You'll Do

• Supporting our clients in all aspects of their daily life, i.e. meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic support
• Assisting clients with personal care
• Providing companionship and accompanying clients on outings
• Encouraging clients to take an active role in the planning and provision of their care
• Recording and reporting daily visit information accurately

We're Looking For

• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• No dirving licence required, walking routes available
• Availability to workalternate weekends
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship).
• Experienced & non-experienced carers - everyone is welcome as we provide full training!

At Perfect Care Ltd we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.

With our full training and ongoing development, this could be the start of your new career making a real difference to the lives of those in the community.

Ready to Start a Meaningful Career?

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

We look forward to hearing from you!