Care Assistant

Carefound Home Care; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in York is seeking a Professional Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to clients in their homes. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay rates ranging from £12.50 to £14.00 per hour, alongside comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. Full UK driving licence and a caring nature are essential for this role.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Career progression support

Flexible hours option

Paid holiday

Employee assistance programme

Funded DBS check

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required as training will be provided.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence and own car.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and routines with clients.
• Support clients with personal care and daily activities.
• Assist clients with medication management.

Skills

Caring nature

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Ability to provide companionship

Job description

At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care. We’re looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in York and surrounding areas.

To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.

If you're looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples' lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.

• We have work in Acomb, Askham Bryan, Askham Richard, Bishopthorpe, Clifton, Copmanthorpe, Dunnington, Fulford, Heworth, Haxby, Huntington, Linton-on-Ouse, Naburn, Newton-on-Ouse, Poppleton, Skelton, Stockton on the Forest, Strensall, Wigginton, York City Centre and surrounding areas
• Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
• High pay rate of £12.50 to £14.00 per hour
• Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
• Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
• Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
• Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
• Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
• You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
• Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
• Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
• Career progression along our career path
• 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
• Free employee assistance programme
• Funded DBS check
• Minimum 1 hour visits

As a Care Assistant, you'll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do' attitude. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping with mobility and staying active
• Assisting with medication or specialist needs
• Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
• Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• You’ll need a smartphone to use our app

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a Care Assistant in York, apply today. We can't wait to hear from you.

Salary: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour plus paid travel time, paid mileage at 45p per mile and double time bank holidays.