Care Assistant - Days

Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in New Earswick, York. This permanent role involves assisting residents aged 55 and over in a supportive community setting. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers extensive benefits including a £500 Welcome Bonus, numerous holidays, and ongoing development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and enjoy a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

33 days paid holiday

Health Care Cash Plan

Gym membership discounts

Emergency Leave

Fully funded training programs

Qualifications

• Naturally motivated by helping others.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily tasks.
• Support residents to lead independent lives.
• Foster a caring community atmosphere.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Problem-solving

Time-management

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Role: Care Assistant - Days

Location: New Lodge, New Earswick, York

Hours: 35 per week

Term: Permanent

Apply now via our quick and easy application form - this will only take you 5-10 minutes!

Please note that we conduct an annual cost of living review every January and therefore the pay rate may change in line with the Real Living Wage increase for 2026.

*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*

About the role

We're seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join the JRHT Care Assistant team at New Lodge. A thriving community in New Earswick that provides care accommodation for people aged 55 and over, New Lodge is a sanctuary for those looking to lead independent lives. The genuine sense of community and togetherness felt among our staff here is what makes it such a great place to work. Along with assisting residents and helping with day-to-day tasks, you’ll really get to know the people you support and become a familiar face to them and their relatives.

We're proud to provide an accepting work environment where people look out for each other and opinions and expressions are greatly encouraged. As a team, we guide each other, support one another and grow together as we journey towards common goals and all play a vital role in fulfilling JRHT's purpose.

About you

Here are some of the qualities that we look for:

• Naturally motivated by helping other people
• To be dependable, diligent and reliable
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and the adaptability to excel in different situations
• Good time-management skills
• The flexibility to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct
• A natural listener with excellent communication skills
• The ability to be decisive and remain calm under pressure

*Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check.*

It’s more than just a job, it’s a career

As you continue to develop in the role, JRHT will provide avenues for career progression and fully support you with training and the chance to gain care qualifications. Whether you’ve worked in care before or you’re switching careers, this is the ideal chance to learn new skills and really make a difference to peoples' lives!

Benefits package goes above and beyond the standard list of perks offered by other care providers

We believe you deserve more!

The benefits package includes:

• Receive a £500 Welcome Bonus!
• 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell more
• Wellbeing Hub, face-to-face counselling, access to staff network groups and an Employee Support Programme offering confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year
• Excellent Pension Scheme with a 6% employer contribution, plus Death in Service
• On-call, Overtime and Shift enhancement bonuses
• Fully funded coaching, mentoring, leadership and development programmes, plus NVQ 2 & 3 Certification support and increased pay
• Cost of living support with discounts and vouchers with 800+ retailers, utility services and supermarkets via the Rewards Portal
• Emergency Leave, Carers Leave and enhanced new-parent and adoption pay
• Health Care Cash Plan and gym membership discounts
• Free on-site parking, Season ticket Travel Loan and a Cycle To Work Scheme

How to apply

To apply, please complete our quick and easy application form.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

About us

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. We consider ourselves to be no ordinary care provider. With 350+ people working together and 100 years of history, people remain at the heart of what we do. By people, we mean the people we support, and you, the Care Assistants that make everything possible.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.