Care Assistant - Ripon and Thirsk

Silver Lining Care Services Ltd T/A Home Instead Exeter; Ripon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in non-medical care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Professionals. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by providing personalized support and companionship. With a commitment to excellent training and support, you will have the chance to thrive in a rewarding environment. Enjoy guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits, including travel allowances and a birthday holiday. If you have a passion for caring and a positive attitude, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Paid DBS Check

Travel Allowance

Birthday Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

Retail Discount Scheme

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Ability to care for clients with dignity and respect.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities like grooming and meal prep.
• Build professional friendships and provide personalized support.
• Communicate effectively with clients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Reliability

Time Management

Adaptability

Hygiene Practices

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Transport

Job description

£13.00-£14.00 PER HOUR - GUARANTEED HOURS, PART TIME AND FULL TIME - RIPON AREA

The role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to join our team in Harrogate, Ripon, and Thirsk as a Care Assistant or as we like to call you, a Care Professional.

We offer excellent support and benefits:

• We are a Real Living Wage Employer
• Guaranteed hours - part time or full time
• Birthdays are special, so your BIRTHDAY is a holiday
• £13.00 - £14.00 an hour (depending on qualifications)
• Length of service pay increases and rewards
• 24 hour/7 days management support and guidance
• Travel Allowance paid between client visits at £12.00 an hour
• Mileage Allowance at 40p per mile from HOME to HOME
• Paid DBS Check
• Paid Annual MOT Check
• Paid Award Winning Training which is ongoing to support you
• Retail Discount Scheme to support you and your family
• Employee Assistance Wellbeing Programme for you and your family
• Refer a Friend Bonus scheme
• Career development and progression

We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust which enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others. We need fantastic people who have a 'can-do' positive attitude and who love working as part of a team.

Our Care Professionals support our clients with everyday activities from assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation to shopping and having great conversations each and every day of the year.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
• Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions.
• Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
• Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice
• Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance
• Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job
• This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body
• You will need access to reliable transport
• You must be residing in the areas of Harrogate, Ripon, and Thirsk

Our fully funded training will provide you with all you need to know and we have a great support team in place. Please note that we require you to have access to reliable transport.

If you're interested in joining our team and you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you...

Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01423 774490.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.