Care Assistant - Relief

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT); Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,107 - 20,016; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 welcome bonus

33 days paid holiday

Employee support programme

Excellent pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Bedford Court in Bedford. This role requires assisting residents with daily tasks, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will join a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

The position offers a £500 welcome bonus and 33 days of paid holiday. Additional benefits include on-call and shift enhancement bonuses, mental health support, and a generous pension scheme. If you have a passion for helping others, apply now!

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience providing personal care and support.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Successful DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with day-to-day tasks.
• Get to know residents and their relatives.
• Adapt to changing standards and codes of conduct.

Skills

Motivated by helping people

Outstanding problem-solving skills

Good time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Care Assistant – Relief

Location: Bedford Court, Horsforth, Leeds

Salary: £13.87 to £14.53 (depending on qualifications)

Hours: On an ‘as and when’ basis

About the role

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 a compassionate and dedicated individual to join the JRHT care team as a Care Assistant at Bedford Court.

Bedford Court is a high‑quality registered care home that offers older people a relaxed, safe, and welcoming place to live. You will assist residents with day‑to‑day tasks, get to know the people you support, and become a familiar face to them and their relatives.

About You

• Naturally motivated by helping people
• 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 – you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for these roles.
• DBS – these roles will be subject to a successful DBS check that covers regulated activity.
• Care experience – at least 6 months of experience providing personal care and support in a paid or voluntary care setting.

Benefits

We offer more than a benefits package; we provide support where you need it most.

• 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 NVQ2 & 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

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 and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job.