Care Assistant - Days

Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust; New Earswick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

33 days holiday including bank

Shift enhancement bonuses

Pension with employer contribution

Employee support programmes

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is seeking Care Assistants for Hartrigg Oaks in York. The role offers care at residents’ homes, building relationships and delivering compassionate support. Shifts include early and day hours, with full-time, part-time or relief options.

You will join a values‑driven team focused on trust, care, and inclusion, with a generous benefits package and ongoing development opportunities. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Right to Work – sponsorship is not available; legal right to work in the UK
• DBS check required for roles involving regulated activity
• Care experience – at least 6 months in a paid or voluntary care setting

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and day‑to‑day support to residents at Hartrigg Oaks
• Get to know residents and their relatives, offering a familiar, supportive presence
• Adapt to changing standards and deliver high‑quality care at home

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependable and reliable

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Job description

Role: Care Assistants – Days

Location: New Earswick, York

Salary: £13.87 to £14.53 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: We have a variety of shifts available: full-time, part-time and relief (bank)

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you thrive on helping others and want to be part of a team that truly cares? We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals with care experience to join JRHT as Care Assistants at Hartrigg Oaks in York. The genuine sense of community and togetherness felt among our staff here is what makes it such a great place to work.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our residents in the comfort of their own homes. 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 understand the importance of maintaining a familiar and supportive environment for our residents, and we take pride in delivering high-quality care right at home.

Shift Patterns

Shifts at Hartrigg Oaks are from 7:00am to 8:00pm, including a 1 hour break. Full‑time roles are 3 shifts per week (36 hours) and part‑time shift are normally 2 shifts per week (24 hours).

About Us

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North‑East.

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.

We are a values‑driven organisation, and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

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

Essential Requirements

• Right to Work – sponsorship is not available for these roles, you must have the legal right to work in the UK
• DBS – these roles will be subject to a successful DBS check that covers regulated activity
• Care experience – at least 6 months experience providing personal care and support in a paid or voluntary care setting

Benefits

It’s more than just a benefits’ package; it’s support where you need it most

Our benefits package goes above and beyond the standard list of perks offered by other care providers. It goes without saying that care work comes with its challenges. And yes, the role is highly rewarding, but when you’re changing lives for a living, we believe you deserve more! That’s why we have developed a package that truly impacts your life both inside and outside of work.

The benefits package includes:

• Receive a £500 Welcome Bonus!
• 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell more
• On‑call, Overtime and Shift enhancement bonuses including a 10% enhancement for Night Shift hours between 11pm and 7am
• 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
• 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

Please note that 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.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At 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.

Disability Confident Employer.

This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We 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.