The Vacancy
Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Care Assistants to join our growing care team. To be considered for this vacancy, you must have a valid full UK driving licence and a car.
Location: Across Darlington & Surrounding Areas. A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours. Hours: Part‑time hours available per week on a rota basis that includes mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends (7 am to 10 pm).
Paid bonus of £300 when you pass probation.
We are a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Performance Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services, including assistance with personal care, household tasks, companionship and wellbeing activities. You are also expected to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Individual Homeowners with personal care, including daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and managing household tasks.
* Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
* Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments, enhancing overall well‑being and social connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Skills & Experience: Ideally you have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification. If you lack this we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to manage your time effectively are required.
* Driving Licence: A valid full UK driving licence is required, along with willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late shifts and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us?
* Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work; all travel expenses fully reimbursed with parking available on site. Mileage paid at 43p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional Development: Training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and progress to a senior care assistant role.
* Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑rated if part‑time).
* Life insurance and company pension.
* Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide.
* Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family.
* Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications.
* 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).
UK‑based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.
If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can‑do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you!
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