Care Support Specialist

1 week ago


Seaham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham County Council Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to join Durham County Council as a Home Care Support Assistant. This role will give you the chance to work in social care and contribute to a vital community service in your local area.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to provide care and support to service users within Harbour Lodge Extra Care Scheme, Seaham. As a Home Care Support Assistant, you will be part of a team working together to deliver high-quality care services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing personal care and support to service users
  • Working as part of a team to deliver care services
  • Following a rota of shifts, including early, late, and night duties
  • Collaborating with senior team members and supervisors to ensure excellent care standards
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • No previous experience required, but a willingness to undertake personal care
  • NVQ Level 2 in Care or a willingness to achieve within a set timescale
  • Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salaries (£18,000 - £22,000 per annum)
  • 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service
  • Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year
  • Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


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