At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.
We're looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in York and surrounding areas.
To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.
If you're looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples' lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.
Our Care Assistant role offers the following benefits:
We have work in Acomb, Askham Bryan, Askham Richard, Bishopthorpe, Clifton, Copmanthorpe, Dunnington, Fulford, Heworth, Haxby, Huntington, Linton-on-Ouse, Naburn, Newton-on-Ouse, Poppleton, Skelton, Stockton on the Forest, Strensall, Wigginton, York City Centre and surrounding areas
Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
Above industry average pay of £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time)
Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
45p per mile mileage allowance
Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
Full in-house induction training with over £330 pay on completion
Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
Career progression along our career path
24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
Free employee assistance programme
Funded DBS check
Minimum 1 hour visits
As a Care Assistant, you'll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role may include:
Providing companionship
Supporting with personal care
Helping with mobility and staying active
Assisting with medication or specialist needs
Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
You'll need a smartphone to use our app
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Care Assistant in York, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Salary: £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time) plus 45p per mile mileage allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.60-£15.20 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Do you live within 10 miles of the York area?
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road