CARE ASSISTANT – FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, PAID MILEAGE, APPLY TODAY!
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary: £13.40 per hour plus £0.30 per mile.
Job Type: Part Time 16 - 26 hours
Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community
Looking for a rewarding role where you can support someone to live independently in the home they love? Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’ll support you from day one with full training, a friendly management team and a workplace where you are genuinely valued.
At Perfect Care Ltd, we 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: £13.40 per hour
Stable Hours: Part‑time role with a fixed two‑week rolling rota
Additional Hours Available: Option to pick up community shifts to increase to full‑time
Paid Mileage: 30p per mile (for community work)
Career Development: Nationally recognised care certificates and ongoing professional development
Generous Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £300 per referral (unlimited) – T&Cs apply
Supportive Management: A friendly, approachable team who value and support you
What You’ll Do
This is a dedicated 1‑to‑1 care role supporting a female service user with complex needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting with personal care
Assisting with mobility and gentle exercises
Preparing meals and offering support with eating
Administering medication and monitoring wellbeing
Providing companionship and accompanying the client on outings
Encouraging the client to take an active role in their care
Recording and reporting daily information accurately
Confidently supporting the client during non‑epileptic seizures (full training provided)
Shift Pattern
This role follows a two‑week rolling rota:
Week 1
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Week 2
Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Additional community hours are available for those wanting full‑time work.
Who We’re Looking For
Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Previous care experience (essential due to complex needs)
Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
Availability to work alternate weekends
Right to work in the UK
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCA, Carer or similar, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re new to care, we provide full training and encourage applicants from other sectors such as retail, hospitality, customer service, cleaning, administration and more.
With full training and ongoing development, this could be the start of a meaningful and fulfilling career.
Ready to Start a Meaningful Career?
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team, please get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you — apply today!
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