Care Assistant (Peterlee, Durham, GB, SR8 3XZ)
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- WherePeterlee
- Pay£13.27 Per Hour
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Care Assistant</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Birchwood Court Residential Care Home, Peterlee - Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery SR8 3XZ</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>£13.27 Per Hour</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>22 hours available – Night Shifts</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Care that changes lives – including yours</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Care Assistant to our friendly team at Birchwood Court Residential Care Home in Peterlee - Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery SR8 3XZ. With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture where you’re supported to thrive and grow, and recognised for the difference you make.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your role</span></p>
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<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues every day</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Your skills</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Your rewards</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside <strong>28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)</strong>, <strong>occupational</strong> <strong>sick pay</strong> linked to length of service, and a <strong>contributory</strong> <strong>pension</strong>, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>CQC</strong> <strong>inspection bonus</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Health and wellbeing support</strong> – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling</span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Company-paid life insurance</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Parental leave arrangements</strong> and<strong> annual leave purchase scheme</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Company-funded training</strong> and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme</span></li>
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What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
- Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
- Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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