Care Assistant HOME CARE ASSISTANT – FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, GUARANTEED HOURS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, APPLY TODAY! Location : Across Bishop Auckland, 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. To deliver exceptional and personalised care to our service users; enhancing their quality of life, independence, and dignity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Benefits of Working With Us Competitive pay rates: £13.00 per hour Paid Mileage: at 30p per mile Flexible shift patterns Alternate weekend working on a two-week rota Permanent positions: Full time, Part Time mornings/ evenings Full training programme, including paid shadow shifts Fully funded NVQ qualifications from day one DBS Check TELUS Health Wellbeing App for mental health support 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. Your duties include: 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 Good English communication skills 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! Location : Durham including Crook, Willington, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Tow Law, Wolsingham & The Dales, Ushaw Moor, Esh Winning, Stanley, Spennymoor, Ferryhill and more. Contract Type : Full-time & Part-time roles available Salary : £13.00/hour Pension and mileage allowance (30p/mile) Hours of Work : Permanent contracts for both P/T & F/T with guaranteed hours or flexible working patterns