1-2-1 Care Assistant 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 28 Days Paid Holiday per Year (pro‑rata) 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) Confidence in supporting non‑epileptic seizures 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!