Relief Care Assistant - Days

Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust; New Earswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in New Earswick seeks a Relief Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting residents aged 55 and over with daily tasks while providing compassionate support. Candidates should be dependable, possess good communication skills, and be motivated by helping others. The position offers a range of benefits including a welcome bonus and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

33 days paid holiday

Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Dependable, diligent, and reliable.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Naturally motivated by helping others.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily tasks.
• Build relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time-management

Adaptability

Job description

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

Here are some of the qualities that we look for:

• 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

Please 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

Benefits

• 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 on-going 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.