Health Care Assistant | Durham | £13.70 - £14.50 (DH1, DH4 & DH6)

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Durham (DH1, DH4 & DH6)

Job locations across villages: Belmont, Bowburn, Carville, Crossgate Moor, Croxdale, Durham Central, Gilesgate, Haswell, High Pittington, High Shincliffe, Ludworth, Pity Me Shadforth, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn Village, Nevilles Cross, Newton Hall.

About Kelly Park LimitedKelly Park Limited is a family‐run care provider, established in 1994. We partner with Skills for Care and Durham County Council's Care Academy to develop staff and provide high‐quality, person‐centred care.

Core Values

Care: We prioritise the wellbeing of our Service Users.

Compassion: We approach every situation with empathy and kindness.

Competence: We ensure our team has the skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding care.

Communication: We foster open, clear, respectful interactions.

Courage: We face challenges head‐on and advocate for positive change.

Commitment: We provide consistent, high‐quality home care.

Responsibilities

Promote independence and care for service users in their own home.

Encourage service users to be actively involved in all aspects of daily care.

Accompany service users to appointments and help access local community.

Prepare meals and snacks to sustain nutritional needs.

Tidy home and assist with basic domestic tasks to ensure an enjoyable environment.

Assist with personal care tasks, from bathing to pad changes and incontinence care.

Shift Patterns

Mornings / Lunch (typically 7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Tea time / Evenings (typically 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

Full days (with appropriate breaks)

Flexible availability across weekdays and alternate weekends

Part‐time hours or set days available

Consistent full‐time schedules offered

Eligibility & Qualifications

Trustworthy, compassionate, patient, adaptable, multiskilled (cooking & cleaning skills are a bonus).

Clear Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references required.

Pay, Benefits & Working ConditionsHourly rate £13.40, £14.50 on bank holidays.

Early pay available, no waiting for payday.

Mileage allowance paid.

Pension scheme.

Annual holidays 5.6 weeks (pro‐rata).

Full paid practical training, including induction and shadowing.

Reward and recognition scheme.

Progression routes available in‐house or externally.

Equal Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English