Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the North East UK seeks Care Assistants for flexible shifts, offering £13 per hour plus mileage. The successful candidates will support clients daily, providing personal care and companionship. Both experienced and non-experienced applicants are welcome as full training is provided. The position offers guaranteed hours, career development opportunities, and a generous holiday package. Join a friendly team making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full paid training

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or similar is welcome.
• Driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Full training provided for inexperienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily activities, including meal prep and personal care.
• Provide companionship and encourage client involvement in care.
• Record and report daily visit information accurately.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Kind, caring and compassionate

Full UK driving licence

Availability to work alternate weekends

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT – FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, PAID MILEAGE, APPLY TODAY!

Location: Opportunities available in Durham and surrounding areas. Apply now and we’ll connect you to your local team manager.

Salary: £13 per hour plus £0.30 per mile.

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: £13 per hour 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

Who We’re Looking For

• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential
• 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! Apply today!