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Health Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care – All

We understand that not everyone drives. If you travel by bicycle, you are very welcome to join us. With our cycle to work scheme and localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Peterlee, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of CCH, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care.

 

Details

  • Employer
  • Role
    Health Care Assistant
  • Contract Type
    All
  • Location
    Peterlee
  • Working Type
    Domiciliary Care
  • Job Category
    Executive/Managerial
  • Pay
    £13.30 Per hour
  • Closing Date
    Friday 6 November 2026

Contact information

Disciplines:

  • Support people at home
  • Support older people
  • Support people with physical disabilities
  • Support people with learning disabilities - autism
  • Support people with their mental wellbeing

Person Specification:

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
  • Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
  • Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
  • Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
  • Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
  • Mobility – help with getting around
The Successful Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

About - Durham Comfort Call:

At Durham Comfort Call (part of CCH Group), we’re more than a care provider – we’re a passionate community.

Essential qualifications:

What you’ll bring to the team?
  • Proficient in effective communication across all levels
  • Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
  • Successfully passed DBS screening
  • Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
  • Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
  • Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?
  • Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
  • Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
  • Death in Service Payment
  • Pension scheme
  • Benefits and Well-being Platform
  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
  • Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
  • Flexible hours, part and full time available
  • Local work and paid mileage
  • Paid training – online and face to face
  • Self-development – progression opportunities
  • Access to our in-house app
  • Work for the largest care company in the UK!
  • No experience necessary

Application Form

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