Please see the following list of current jobs available within Premier Care Homes.

All of our positions require successful applicants to provide an enhanced disclosure (DBS).

To apply for a job download our application form or email admin@premiercarehomes.co.uk or telephone 0191 387 5371 and select the option for Reception.

Benefits of working for Premier Care Homes include:

Free training and qualifications
Career progression opportunities
Free uniforms
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme
Recommend a Friend payments
Long service recognition
Free flu vaccination

RGN / Nurse Nights

38.5 hours per week night shift at Picktree Court
(3 / 4 shifts per week)
8pm – 8am
£23.77 per hour

Premier Care Homes are currently looking to add a night shift Nurse to our dedicated team. You will be required to delegate and take control of the work of a team of care assistants, administrating medications, dressings, care plan updates and liaising with other health care professionals, alongside general care duties for the elderly.

Senior Care Assistant Nights

33 hours per week night shift at Picktree Court
8pm – 8am
£14.21 – £14.32 per hour with 1 hour break

Do you want to make a difference in your local community?

Do you feel that you can make a difference to people’s lives?

If that sounds like you, then Premier Care Homes are currently looking to add Senior Care Assistants to our dedicated teams. You should be passionate, caring and committed to providing a high standard of care. You will need to manage a team of staff, complete care records and administer medications throughout the day using electronic systems.

A caring nature and a genuine interest in helping others is essential. You must be able to work using your own initiative without supervision over a 7 day rota. Previous senior care experience is preferable. An NVQ3 in Health and Social Care is preferred but not essential, as we provide all our staff with a wide range of training, plus access to Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Care Assistant Days

16 hours per week day shift at Picktree Court or Durham House
20 hours per week day shift at Picktree Court or Durham House
30-40 hours per week day shift at Durham House
£12.21 – £12.41 per hour

Applicants must be aged 18+ as will be providing personal care. Working as part of a team, you will provide nursing care, comfort, and companionship to the highest standards for elderly residents and be part of the Premier Care Homes Group. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as training can be given. Duties will include assisting with personal care for the elderly, helping with daily bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and other care duties as required.

Head Cook / Chef

40 hours per week day shift at Picktree Court
£14.00 per hour

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, meeting residents’ dietary requirements as necessary. Responsibilities: working with raw ingredients, required knowledge of food/nutrition, to prepare and cook nutritional food from fresh to a high standard at agreed meal times from set menus. Ensuring rotation of foodstuffs, ordering fresh food and other food, monitoring and recording temperature checks.

As the Head Cook you will lead the catering team to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring meal times are an enjoyable part of the day, involving residents in preparing and developing suitable menus. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative without supervision over a 7 day rota. An excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation is essential, along with a positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. Experience of supervising and leading a team is desirable.

A full driving licence is preferred to make short journeys between our Chester-le-Street care homes.

Second / Assistant Cook

30 hours per week day shift at Picktree Court
£13.00 – £13.48 per hour

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, meeting residents dietary requirements as necessary. Responsibilities: working with raw ingredients, required knowledge of food/nutrition, to prepare and cook nutritional food from fresh to a high standard at agreed meal times from set menus. Ensuring rotation of foodstuffs, ordering fresh food and other food, monitoring and recording temperature checks.

As Second / Assistant Cook you will assist in leading the catering team to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring meal times are an enjoyable part of the day, involving residents in preparing and developing menus. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative without supervision over a 7 day rota. An excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation is essential, along with a positive attitude and desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. Experience of supervising or leading a team is desirable.

A full driving licence is preferred to make short journeys between our Chester-le-Street care homes.

Activities Co-ordinator

20 hours per week day shift at Durham House
£12.41 per hour

Applicants must have good working knowledge of Word and Excel packages as may be required to produce posters and newsletters. Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not necessary as training could be given to the right applicant. The successful applicant will help create and implement physically and mentally stimulating activities for residents aged 65 and over. Fundraising for day trips and outings will form part of the role, so applicants with experience or new ideas for this type of activity would be ideal.