Care Assistant

Holland & Barrett; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional home care company is looking for Home Care Assistants to provide person-centred care to older adults in the North East of England. The role offers flexible shifts, guaranteed hours, and full training for candidates. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. Ideal for compassionate and reliable individuals eager to make a difference. Apply today to join an award-winning care team!

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Permanent positions

Full training programme

Fully funded NVQ qualifications

Refer-a-friend bonus

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• No experience needed – full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to older adults.
• Assist with personal care and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Ability to work AM/PM shifts

Job description

HOME CARE ASSISTANT – FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, GUARANTEED HOURS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, APPLY TODAY!

Location: Across Shildon

Salary: £13.00 per hour, plus mileage at £0.30 per hour.

Looking for a rewarding career in care?

At Dale Care Ltd, we make your working day easier with grouped visits, structured shift patterns, and minimal gaps between calls. You’ll know your rota in advance and work within a small, local area.

For over 35 years, Dale Care Ltd has delivered high-quality, person-centred home care across County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, South Tyneside and Teesside, enhancing the quality of life, independence, and dignity of our service users. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive pay rates: £13.00 per hour
• Permanent positions: Full time, Part Time mornings/ evenings
• Full training programme, including paid shadow shifts
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications from day one
• DBS Check
• Refer-a-friend bonus (T&C's Apply)
• Clear career progression opportunities

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to older adults across Durham/Middlesbrough/Hartlepool/Gateshead helping them regain independence in their own homes.

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

No experience needed – full training provided!

What We Are Looking For

• Travel Requirements: This is a community-based role, so a full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential.
• Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently.
• Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends

Be Part of Something That Truly Matters

At Dale 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.

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and make a real difference in your community!

Be the reason someone smiles today – apply for Care Assistant roles now!

Make a real difference with home care jobs that offer paid training, career progression, and guaranteed hours. Whether you are experienced or new to care, we welcome you to join our award-winning care team in Durham/Stockton/Middlesbrough/Hartlepool.