Care Worker

2 months ago


Durham, United Kingdom Embracing Care Full time

Care Worker

We are looking for caring, dedicated & reliable individuals to join an expanding team of Care Workers We have vacancies across Seaham and Murton.

Position: Care Worker

Location: Seaham/Murton

Hours: Part-time and Full-time positions available

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Contract: Permanent

About the role:

As a Care Worker, you will be supporting service users with medication, personal care, meal prep and light domestic duties. You can be sure no two days are the same You'll be enhancing the lives of people the organisation supports within their own homes and helping them maintain as much independence as possible. You will undertake care/support work with the sensitivity required to provide services in a way which will preserve the dignity, privacy, choice, independence, fulfilment, and rights of Service Users.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • To support Service Users to lead as independent a life as possible.
  • To provide personal care support to Service Users as detailed in their Care/Support Plan.
  • To adhere to the requirements laid out in the needs led Risk Assessment and Care/Support Plans and ensure that the Service User lives as safely as possible in their own homes.
  • To prepare meals, ensuring a balanced diet, undertake household and cleaning tasks, social interaction and any other tasks outlined in the Care/Support Plan.
  • To dress appropriately for the post in accordance with the Company Dress Code.
  • To develop good communication and develop effective working relationships with Service Users, families, representatives and all who use the service.
  • Be willing to work within a Service Users own home, accepting different environments and varying capabilities of customers.
  • To encourage Service Users independence, while ensuring dignity, choice, and respect at all times.

About you:

As a Care Worker, you will be able to show a high level of initiative and empathy when working with Service Users. You will also be able to communicate at all levels effectively and be able to recognise changes in Service User s needs or circumstances.

To succeed in the role of Care Worker, you will have:

  • Good comprehension of the English language.
  • Ability to recognise poor practice.
  • Understanding of the principles of empowerment.
  • Ability to recognise and report hazards.
  • Ability to show empathy.
  • Accurate record keeping.
  • Ability to work as a team.
  • Ability to work alone.
  • Reliability and flexibility.

About the organisation:

The organisation is a family run business who have been operating since 2000. Their vision is Exceptional people Exceptional Care . This is what they aim to provide to their service users in Durham and Northumberland.

They are committed to delivering flexible, personalised home care of the highest quality across Northumberland & Durham including Elderly Care, Learning Disability Care & Domiciliary Care. They will respect service users rights, choice and dignity and promote their independence to ensure they enjoy the best possible quality of life. The organisation will achieve this through commitment, dedication, integrity, and compassion for all service users.

In return:

As well as knowing you are making a real difference in your role, you will also receive the following benefits package:

  • Staff referral scheme to enhance wages.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Time and a half pay on bank holidays, double time pay on Christmas day.
  • Working close to home.
  • Paid training including (induction, shadowing and online).
  • Gain your NVQ2 in Health and Social Care.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Paid holidays (pro rata).
  • Blue Light Card discount on lots of retailers online and in-store.

We very much welcome previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care, Mental Health Support Worker, Visual Impairment, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.


  • Care Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €20 - €27

    20 - £27 per hour About Us: Randstad is excited to partner with the Connected Carers Team in Durham to recruit a dedicated Social Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for completing Form C and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments to ensure that carers are equipped to provide safe and supportive homes for children. As a Social Worker...

  • Mobile Care Workers

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Orchard Home Care Services Full time

    We are currently recruiting mobile care workers to join our expanding company. *Positions available in Chester Le St, Durham, Consett & Stanley Areas* **Duties**: Duties could include: **Personal Care -** Assistance with body or hair washing Assistance with getting up from or retiring to bed Assistance with dressing Assistance with use of toilet...


  • Durham, United Kingdom JohnJasper Care Full time

    **Pay: £12.75 per hour (Monday to Friday), £13.50 per hour (Weekends), Sleep-in rate of £77, Bank Holiday rate of £18** **JohnJasper Care are seeking female support workers to support a new client who has Autism and visual impairment in the Stanley County Durham, must have driving license. The service is a 24 hour package with sleeps.** **JohnJasper...

  • Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Perfect Care Limited Full time

    **Reporting to your Care Coordinator, the responsibilities of the Home Care Worker are**: - To carry out care and other tasks as specified in the Service User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies. - Under guidance from management and health care professionals, take actions to enable the Service User to...

  • Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Full time

    Care Worker We are looking for caring, dedicated & reliable individuals to join an expanding team of Care Workers! We have vacancies across Peterlee, Easington, Horden and Blackhall. Position: Care Worker Location: Peterlee Hours: Part-time and Full-time positions available **Salary**: £12.00 per hour Contract: Permanent About the role: As a Care...

  • Care Worker

    2 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Care Worker We are looking for caring, dedicated & reliable individuals to join an expanding team of Care Workers! We have vacancies across Seaham and Murton. Position: Care Worker Location: Seaham/Murton Hours: Part-time and Full-time positions available Salary: £12.00 per hour Contract: Permanent About the role: As a Care Worker, you will be...

  • Care Worker

    1 month ago


    Durham, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Full time

    Care Worker We are looking for caring, dedicated & reliable individuals to join an expanding team of Care Workers! We have vacancies across Sacriston and Newton Hall. Position: Care Worker Location: Sacriston/Newton Hall Hours: Part-time and Full-time positions available Salary: £12.00 per hour Contract: Permanent About the role: As a Care Worker, you will...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in the offshore islands of Scotland. As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults in care-at-home or residential settings.Key Responsibilities:Provide tailored care packages to meet individual needs.Offer...

  • Home Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Perfect Care Limited Full time

    **Reporting to your Care Coordinator, the responsibilities of the Home Care Worker are**: - To carry out care and other tasks as specified in the Service User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies. - Under guidance from management and health care professionals, take actions to enable the Service User to...

  • Home Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Perfect Care Limited Full time

    **Reporting to your Care Coordinator, the responsibilities of the Home Care Worker are**: - To carry out care and other tasks as specified in the Service User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies. - Under guidance from management and health care professionals, take actions to enable the Service User to...

  • Home Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Perfect Care Limited Full time

    **Reporting to your Care Coordinator, the responsibilities of the Home Care Worker are**: - To carry out care and other tasks as specified in the Service User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies. - Under guidance from management and health care professionals, take actions to enable the Service User to...

  • Home Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Perfect Care Limited Full time

    **Reporting to your Care Coordinator, the responsibilities of the Home Care Worker are**: - To carry out care and other tasks as specified in the Service User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies. - Under guidance from management and health care professionals, take actions to enable the Service User to...


  • Durham, United Kingdom Pebbles Care Ltd Full time

    Pebbles Care have a new opportunity for a **Residential Child Care Worker **to work on a permanent basis in one of our beautiful childrens homes in County Durham. The role offers you **stability with the additional benefit of varied work**. It is ideally suited to someone who is flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an...


  • Durham, United Kingdom Pebbles Care Ltd Full time

    Pebbles Care have a new opportunity for a **Residential Child Care Worker **to work on a permanent basis in our beautiful childrens home in County Durham. The role offers you **stability with the additional benefit of varied work**. It is ideally suited to someone who is flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an opportunity to...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job DescriptionRandstad Care is partnering with the Through Care Team to recruit a dedicated Social Worker. This role is essential in supporting children and young people transitioning from care to independent living, helping them achieve positive outcomes in their lives.About the Role:This Social Worker will work closely with the Through Care Team to...

  • Community Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Become a Community Care Worker and make a difference to someone’s life** As a Community Healthcare Worker, you’ll make a rewarding difference to people’s lives every day. We’re looking for a carer to deliver personalised care in the home in Durham and the surrounding areas. If you have a skill of understanding and encouraging people to live...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Protective Care Group Full time

    SWAP TO OUR ADVERT Protective Care Group is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Support Workers. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and contribute to the hospital and...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Through Care Team Social WorkerAbout Us:Randstad Care is partnering with the Through Care Team to recruit a dedicated Social Worker. This role is crucial in supporting children and young people transitioning from care to independent living, helping them achieve positive outcomes.Job Description:As a Social Worker, you will work closely with the...


  • Durham, United Kingdom Pebbles Care Ltd Full time

    Pebbles Care have a new opportunity for a **Residential Child Care Worker **to work in our beautiful home near Durham. The role offers you **stability with the additional benefit of varied work**. It is ideally suited to someone who is flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an opportunity to interact with different employees...

  • Care Coordinator

    6 months ago


    Durham, United Kingdom Quality Care Services Full time

    **Reference**: REF1395A **Location**: Durham **Salary**: Salary £22,800 **Comfort Call Limited**: **Durham**: **Company Description**:** Care Coordinator** Durham SR8 2RR Salary £22,800 Driving licence is required Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with additional on call duties on a rota basis **What we offer** We’re creating brighter days. Fresh...