Care Assistant - Relief

Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in England is seeking a compassionate Relief Care Assistant to join their team at New Lodge, New Earswick. In this role, you'll assist residents aged 55 and over, helping them with day-to-day tasks while fostering a supportive community environment. Requirements include strong problem-solving skills, time management, and a natural drive to help others. The position offers a competitive salary, a £500 welcome bonus, generous holiday, and extensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

33 days paid holiday

Employee Support Programme

Excellent Pension Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Naturally motivated by helping other people.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with day-to-day tasks.
• Become a familiar face to residents and their relatives.
• Support people to lead independent lives.

Skills

Compassionate

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Location: New Lodge, New Earswick, York

Hours: Relief, on an "as and when" basis

Salary:£12.99 to £13.61 depending on qualifications

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.

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 a compassionate and dedicated individual to join the JRHT domiciliary care team as a Relief Care Assistant at New Lodge.

New Lodge is a thriving community in New Earswick that provides care accommodation for people aged 55 and over – 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.

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

About you

• 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 that this role will be subject to a DBS check.

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 core priority

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

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.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the quick and easy online form. You will also be able to view a full Job Description once you hit Apply.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing 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.

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 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.