Care Assistant - Supported Living

Hales Home Care; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in Skipton is looking for a Care Assistant to provide compassionate support with personal care, daily living tasks, and companionship. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access

Free Blue Light Card

Access to well-being programmes

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others; committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Previous experience in care or customer service is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care tasks.
• Assist with daily living tasks and medication routines.
• Offer companionship and social interaction.

Skills

Compassionate support

Strong communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Supported Living) – Based in Skipton

Salary: £12.41-£14 per hour

Waking Nights & Sleeping Nights Available 10pm-9.30am

DAYS: 9am-3pm, 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care—always with dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks, such as preparing nutritious meals, light housekeeping, and occasional shopping to help maintain a comfortable home environment.
• Support with medication routines, ensuring individuals receive the right help at the right time, with full training provided.
• Offer meaningful companionship, bringing warmth, reassurance, and social interaction to brighten someone’s day.

Qualifications and qualities

• Passionate about helping others; committed to delivering high-quality care and support.
• Reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for accurate record-keeping.
• Previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed but not essential—right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Shared values: commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

Requirements and application

• Right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred but not essential.
• Role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Referral Bonuses up to £517
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.