Homecare Assistant

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

Job summary

Join Alcedo Care as a Care Assistant in Skipton, where you'll support individuals in their own homes with personal care and household tasks. This role offers competitive pay, a welcome bonus, and comprehensive training, fostering career development while promoting independence in the community.

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus after successful probation

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Mileage contribution for drivers

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, all training provided.
• Must be aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including continence support and washing.
• Assist with medication, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Promote independence and joy in the lives of those supported.

Skills

Caring nature

Support for diverse individuals

Job description

Join Alcedo Care North Yorkshire as a Care Assistant working within the areas of Skipton and surrounding areas.

Excellent rates of pay £13.00 - £13.50 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a rolled-up pay rate of £15.01 - £15.50).

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant?

Alcedo Care is proudly recognized as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years. You’ll join our team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 per referral

• Mileage contribution for drivers

• Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, and casual)

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across North West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver over a million care hours annually. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant, recognized nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

We believe in helping you develop your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

Role

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.

The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing, as well as support with medication, meal preparation, and helping with household tasks. Importantly, you’ll promote people’s independence while bringing a sense of joy to those you support.

No previous experience is required, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and night shifts, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.