Care Assistant - Days (21 hours)

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT); Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social care provider in York is seeking a Care Assistant for New Lodge to support elderly residents in leading independent lives. The ideal candidate is compassionate, resilient, and possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including a welcome bonus and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

33 days paid holiday

Wellbeing Hub and Employee Support Programme

Excellent Pension Scheme

On-call and Overtime bonuses

Fully funded training programmes

Cost of living support

Health Care Cash Plan

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient individual required.
• Must be dependable, diligent, and reliable.
• Outstanding problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with day-to-day tasks.
• Support individuals looking to lead independent lives.
• Build relationships with residents and their relatives.

Skills

Motivated by helping others

Dependable and reliable

Problem-solving skills

Good time-management

Flexible and adaptable

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Role and Location

Location: New Lodge
New Lodge, New Earswick, York

Hours: 21 per week
Term: Permanent
Salary: £12.99 to £13.61 (depending on qualifications)

Expires: 05/10/2025 23:59

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

Note: This role will be subject to a DBS check.

Benefits & Career Development

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 people’s lives!

Our benefits package goes above and beyond the standard list of perks offered by other care providers. It’s rewarding work and we have developed a package that truly impacts your life 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
• 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.

We’re all about creating fulfilling careers for our people. It’s why we provide a benefits scheme that actually benefits you, a long-term career that’s motivating as well as rewarding, and a working environment that promotes a real feeling of togetherness.

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.