Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited; Knaresborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Care Assistant in Knaresborough. Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay up to £16.68 per hour, and a supportive work environment. With opportunities for career development and instant pay options, you can achieve a perfect work-life balance while providing essential care to service users.

Benefits

Free uniform and a gift box

Unlimited access to thousands of courses

Same-Day Pay

Access to 30,000+ employee discounts

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience within the past 3 years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant registration for applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
• Making and changing beds, serving meals, and ensuring comfort.
• Encouraging mental and physical stimulation through activities.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professional approach

Knowledge of care equipment

Moving & handling

Job description

Care Assistant – Flexible and Rewarding Work in Knaresborough

Deliver exceptional care as a Care Assistant with Newcross Healthcare.

Are you a compassionate Care Assistant looking for flexibility, great pay, and career development? At Newcross Healthcare, we value and support our health and social care professionals, providing the best opportunities to thrive.

Location: Knaresborough

Pay Rate: Up to £16.68 per hour (including holiday pay)

What You’ll Do:

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be providing vital support to service users in a residential setting. Your responsibilities may include:

• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
• Daily Living Support: Making and changing beds, serving meals, and ensuring comfort.
• Activity Engagement: Encouraging mental and physical stimulation through reading, writing, and social activities.
• Independence Promotion: Supporting service users to maintain as much independence as possible.

Why Join Newcross?

• Competitive Pay – Earn up to £16.68 per hour (inc. holiday pay).
• Flexible Shifts – Choose when and where you work with our HealthForceGo app.
• Same-Day Pay – Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly with Same-Day Pay.
• Free Training & Development – Unlimited access to thousands of courses with FuturU.
• Welcome Perks – Free uniform and a gift box to get you started.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access to 30,000+ national & local employee discounts with Perks at Work.
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to £500 for every nurse or carer you refer.

What We’re Looking For:

• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK.
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience within the past 3 years.
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC (not applicable in England).
• Skills: Knowledge of care equipment and moving & handling.
• Qualities: Compassion, teamwork, flexibility, and a professional approach.

Why Newcross Healthcare?

At Newcross, we’re more than just a care provider – we’re a team that truly supports our healthcare professionals. With flexible working, instant pay, and ongoing development, we’re here to help you build a career that fits your lifestyle. Simply set your availability in our HealthForceGo app and enjoy a perfect work-life balance.