Care Assistant - Durham (North)

Durham, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Job Description

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
• £13.10 per hour on Weekends
• £12.50 per hour for travel time
• Paid Fuel - 35p per mile
• Flexible hours
• Paid annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme
• £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
• Career progression
• 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
• Good communication skills
• 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

Benefits:

• 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)
  
  

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)
  
  

Work Location: In person