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

Nurse / RGN Nights

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

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 

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 hours per week day shift at Picktree Court
22 hours per week night shift at Picktree Court

£12.21 – £12.41 per hour

Now also available: 1 position for 14 hours per week day shift working weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) at Picktree Court

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.

Kitchen Assistant

30 hours per week day shift at Picktree Court
£12.21 per hour

You will be assisting the Cook to prepare balanced, nutritious meals within a controlled hygienic environment. Your responsibilities also include serving meals to the residents, collection of cutlery and crockery and the adequate cleaning of the kitchen.

The successful candidate must be available to work over a 7 day rota. A good knowledge of food hygiene is desirable, along with a positive attitude and desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care. Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred but not essential.

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

Activities Co-ordinator

20 hours per week over 5 days per week at Picktree Court
£12.41 per hour

Applicants must have a passion for entertaining and improving the lives of our residents. 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.

Knowledge of Word and Excel packages is required to produce posters and newsletters along with a need to develop and update digital care plans, training can be provided. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not necessary as training could be given to the right applicant.