Care Assistant

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Goole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Care Assistant to join a dedicated team in Selby, York. This role involves providing personal care and support to residents, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates should have previous experience and a valid Enhanced DBS certificate. Benefits include weekly pay, dedicated consultant support, and a variety of shifts, allowing flexibility for local or wider UK placements.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Out-of-hours assistance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant required.
• Enhanced Adult DBS dated within 3 years or on the update service.
• Available training certificates in health and safety, equality & diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily activities such as mobility and meals.
• Monitor health and perform domestic duties.

Skills

Experience as a Care Assistant

Enhanced Adult DBS

First Aid training

Mental Capacity Act training

Food Hygiene Level 1

Infection control

Job description

Care Assistant - Selby, York | £12.21 – £16.26 per hour, weekly pay

Overview

Join a dedicated care home team in Selby, York as a Care Assistant. You will need your own car if not local* and will receive weekly pay, flexible shifts, and genuine support from your consultant every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily activities such as mobility, meals and emotional support.
• Monitor health and perform domestic and administrative duties.
• Maintain high standards of care delivery and support and mentor colleagues.
• Ensure residents' safety, dignity and well‑being at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
• Enhanced Adult DBS - dated within 3 years or on the update service.
• Available training certificates in First Aid, Mental Capacity Act, Moving & Handling, medication administration, Food Hygiene Level 1, IDDSI, health and safety, equality & diversity, fire safety, infection control, safeguarding adults Level 2, Information Governance.

What’s in It for You

• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.
• Out‑of‑hours assistance whenever you need it.
• Help maintaining your Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Choice to work locally in Selby, York or across the UK.
• A range of shifts to suit your schedule, including alternate weekends.

Additional Details

• Job Number: CA-HC-YRK-INDEDUCARE
• Location: Selby, York
• Role: Care Assistant
• Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.