JOB NEWS: Durham County Council is hiring a Home Care and Support Worker in County Durham on a Part-Time and Casual basis.
Job Overview
- Durham County Council is recruiting Home Care and Support Workers to join its Extra Care Schemes across County Durham.
- The role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by helping people maintain their independence and wellbeing.
- Successful candidates will provide person-centred care and support to residents within Extra Care housing schemes.
- The position forms part of County Durham Care and Support, the Council’s dedicated in-house social care provider.
- Both Part-Time (18.5 hours) and Casual opportunities are available.
- Multiple vacancies are currently available across the county.
Employer
- Durham County Council.
- County Durham Care and Support.
- Dedicated in-house social care provider.
- Committed to supporting vulnerable adults to live independently.
- Provides 24-hour community care and support services.
Location
- Extra Care Schemes across County Durham.
- Current vacancies include:
- Harbour Lodge, Seaham.
- Charles Dickens Lodge, Barnard Castle.
- Maple Court, Consett.
- The Orchards, Brandon.
- Additional opportunities may be available across other locations depending on service needs.
Salary
- Grade 4.
- £12,791.50 to £13,412 per annum.
- Hourly rate of £13.26.
- Rising to £13.90 per hour.
- Pay award pending.
Job Type
- Permanent.
- Part-Time (18.5 Hours).
- Casual positions also available.
Working Hours
- 18.5-hour contracted posts available.
- Casual opportunities available.
- Early, late, and night shifts required.
- Rotating shift pattern covering a 7-day service.
- Shifts may start as early as 6:45am.
- Hours worked may vary between 12 and 28.5 hours per week depending on the rota cycle.
- Includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and some Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- Full induction programme.
- Comprehensive training provided.
- Equipment and uniform supplied.
- Support from on-site supervisors and senior staff.
- Structured career progression opportunities.
- Professional development and training.
- Guaranteed contracted hours.
- Opportunity to work additional hours.
- 27 days annual leave entitlement.
- Annual leave increases to 32 days after five years’ continuous local government service.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
- Competitive rewards and benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred care in line with individual support plans.
- Promote and encourage independence.
- Support service users’ health, wellbeing, and daily living needs.
- Provide personal care including bathing and dressing.
- Assist with continence care.
- Support mobility and movement.
- Assist with nutrition and dietary requirements.
- Administer medication where required.
- Ensure medical, physical, and emotional needs are met.
- Build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
- Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality care service.
Candidate Requirements
- Good communication skills.
- Common-sense approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently following training and induction.
- Able to build positive relationships with service users and colleagues.
- Compassionate and caring attitude.
- Willingness to undertake personal care duties.
- Flexible approach to shift work.
- No previous experience required.
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or willingness to achieve the qualification within an agreed timescale.
Training and Support
- Full induction into the service and role.
- Ongoing support from experienced supervisors and senior staff.
- Structured learning and development opportunities.
- Career progression pathways within social care.
- Full training provided regardless of previous experience.
Safeguarding Information
- Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
- Adults Barred List check will be undertaken.
- Role involves regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Applicants must share the Council’s commitment to safeguarding.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Equal opportunities employer.
- Disability Confident Leader.
- Applications welcomed from all backgrounds.
- Actively encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent people.
- Support available throughout the recruitment process.
Application Information
- Vacancy ID: 298489.
- Post Number: AHS/26/034C.
- Four or more positions available.
- Advert Start Date: 22 June 2026.
- Closing Date: 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm.
- Applications must be submitted online through the Northeast Jobs portal.
- CVs are not accepted.
- Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria within the application form.
Contact Information
- Helen Reeve.
- Telephone: 07867 409491.
- Email: Helen.Reeve@durham.gov.uk.
- Recruitment Helpdesk: 03000 26 27 27.
- Email: RecruitmentAHS@durham.gov.uk.
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