Intermediate Care Worker

North-Yorkshire-Council-1; Skipton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Northyorks is recruiting an Intermediate Care Worker to support adults at home for up to six weeks under a Home First approach. You will help clients regain independence, manage daily tasks, and access community services in Skipton and surrounding areas.

The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week) with shifts across a 7-day service, including evenings and weekends. Travel across Craven area is required; training including NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Care is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred, but values and willingness to learn matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care that promotes dignity, respect and choice.
• Support adults with personal care, daily living tasks, meal preparation and household activities.
• Encourage people to access community facilities and universal services.
• Help individuals regain mobility and confidence through reablement-focused activities.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with families and professionals.

Skills

Person-centred care

Respect & dignity

Compassionate

English proficiency

Education

NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Care

Job description

Salary: £13.92 to £14.59 per hour, plus £30 payment for each weekend shift worked

Grade: E

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: Part Time, 18.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday 3 shifts per week between 7am and 10pm includes evening and alternate weekends)

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Make a real difference every day. Join our Intermediate Care Team.

Our Intermediate Care Service supports adults for up to six weeks, helping them regain skills, confidence and independence after a period of ill health or hospital stay. We work to a Home First approach, helping people remain at home for longer, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and return home safely and quickly when they do need hospital care.

We are looking for caring, compassionate and motivated individuals to join us as Intermediate Care Workers. You will work predominantly in people’s homes, supporting them to achieve their personal outcomes, remain independent and live life to the fullest.

The ability to travel independently across the Craven Area is essential. This is a rural area or North Yorkshire with limited public transport and the visits throughout the day will include visiting service users in their own homes in a timely manner. This role will predominantly cover Skipton and the surrounding areas.

What you will be doing

• Provide person‑centred care that promotes dignity, respect and choice.
• Support adults with personal care, daily living tasks, meal preparation and household activities.
• Encourage people to access community facilities and universal services.
• Help individuals regain mobility and confidence through reablement-focused activities.

Deliver safe, high-quality care

• Work in line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Use PPE and comply with Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
• Support individuals with medication, following training and competency assessment.
• Undertake delegated health tasks and administer emergency first aid (training provided).
• Assist with safe moving and handling, using appropriate equipment.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team including Health, Social Care and voluntary sector colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, carers and partner professionals.
• Use communication aids where appropriate such as picture cards, Makaton or dementia tools.
• Use electronic scheduling, care recording systems and technology enabled care tools.
• Contribute to support plans and provide regular progress updates to your manager.
• Promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and identify any safeguarding concerns.
• Support people to manage acceptable levels of risk in their daily lives.
• Identify falls or environmental risks and escalation when necessary.

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, patient and committed to supporting others, and who can work confidently and safely as a lone worker in the community. You will need to be competent in written and spoken English and willing to undertake relevant training, including the NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Care if you’re new to the sector. Flexibility to work shifts across a 7 ‑ day service, including evenings and weekends, is essential. While experience in care is welcome, it isn ’ t essential, what matters most is your values, attitude and willingness to learn.

What we offer

• Full induction, ongoing training and development
• Support to achieve recognised care qualifications
• The opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• A rewarding role where you can make a real impact every day

Why Join Us?

At NYC, we value our employees and offer a range of career development opportunities, including apprenticeships, coaching, and progression pathways across our services. You will be part of a supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Shortlisting Date: Friday 13 November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Venue for Interview: Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton, BD23 1FJ

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.