Health Care Assistant - Shildon

Perfect Care Ltd; Shildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom seeks compassionate individuals to support clients in daily living, including personal care and companionship. Roles available in both full-time and part-time positions, with a competitive hourly wage of £13 plus mileage reimbursement. Experience is welcome, but training is provided for all applicants. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this supportive team is ready to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent contracts

Paid mileage

Career development opportunities

28 days paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is preferred but not required.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily life activities including meal preparation and personal care.
• Provide companionship and accompany clients on outings.
• Record and report daily visit information accurately.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Kind and compassionate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Supporting clients in all aspects of daily life, e.g. 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.
• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals are sought.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence, own car, and business insurance are essential.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• 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. Passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team? Please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Salary: £13 per hour plus £0.30 per mile.
Job type: Full‑time & Part‑time (permanent), Flexible shifts.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive salary: £13 per hour.
• Guaranteed hours: Permanent contracts for both full‑time and part‑time roles.
• Paid mileage: £0.30 per mile.
• Career development: 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 (T&C apply).