Posted 03 November 2026Orchard Home Care Services Ltd

Job details

  • Salary£13.71 to £14.50 per hourMileage Paid
  • RoleCarer / Support Worker
  • HoursFull Time or Part Time
  • LocationConsett, Durham
  • Job ReferenceConsett

Job Summary

Health Care Assistant – Consett and surrounding villages (DH8)

Orchard Home Care Services
Part?time & Full?time | Flexible Hours | Paid Training

Locations: Consett and surrounding villages (DH8)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Orchard Home Care Services is a trusted, family?run provider established in 1993. We support vulnerable adults and children to live independently in the comfort of their own homes — with dignity, respect and compassion.

We’re growing our care team in County Durham and are looking for caring, reliable people who want a rewarding role where they can truly help others.

Work available in the following villages within: Consett and surrounding areas

Responsibilities for the role required are:

  • Promote independence, caring for the service users within their own home.
  • Assist in the support of personal care tasks; bathing, continence care, pad changes.
  • Maintain a safe, enjoyable home environment for the service users by assisting with basic domestic tasks.
  • Preparing meals, snacks and drinks to help sustain the service users nutrition and hydration needs.
  • Communicate effectively with service user, next of kins and other medical professionals to ensure a high quality service to all.
  • Identify and report any concerns in relation to a service users safety, wellbeing and welfare.

What we require from you

  • Trustworthy
  • Compassionate
  • Multiskilled
  • Enthusiastic
  • Caring
  • Passionate
  • Over the age of 18

Along with a dedicated and positive attitude, we also require a clear Enhanced DBS alongside two satisfactory references.

What you get from us

  • Care : £13.71
  • Bank Holiday : £14.50
  • Generous Festive Holiday Rate
  • Paid Mileage
  • Paid Training
  • Staff Rewards for good service
  • Access to Blue Light Card Discounts
  • Discounted Gym Memberships

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about helping people and want a rewarding role with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills / Qualifications

  • Driving License
  • NVQ Health and Social Care
  • Oliver McGowan Training
  • Care Certificate
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