Care Assistant - Nights

Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust; New Earswick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

33 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Pension scheme with employer contrib

Employee Support Programme

On-call, overtime & night shift bonus

Free on-site parking

Discounts via Rewards Portal

Job summary

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust is seeking Care Assistants to join the nights team at Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick, York. If you are compassionate, reliable and enjoy supporting older people to maintain independence, this role offers a chance to make a tangible difference in a close-knit retirement community.

Hours are 33 per week, with a pay rate of £13.87 to £14.53 per hour plus a 10% enhancement for night hours (11pm–7am). DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• DBS check will be conducted for regulated activity.
• Care experience or recent paid/voluntary care work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with day-to-day tasks and personal care during night shifts.
• Support independence and maintain residents' comfort and safety.
• Reflect the Trust's values in all interactions with residents and relatives.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Good communication

Teamwork

Active listening

Problem solving

Job description

Location: Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick, York

Hours: 33 hours per week

Salary: £13.87 to £14.53 per hour (depending on qualifications) PLUS 10% enhancement for hours between 11pm and 7am

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

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 to join the JRHT care team as Care Assistants on nights within our Hartrigg Oaks care retirement community.

Hartrigg Oaks is a continuing care retirement community enabling people aged 60 plus to remain independent and live life to the full. 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.

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

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
• 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

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.

We are a 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.