Overview
Care Assistant - Days (21 hours) at Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT)
Location: New Lodge, New Earswick, York
Hours: 21 per week • Term: Permanent • Salary: £12.99 to £13.61 (depending on qualifications)
Expires: 05/10/2025 23:59
Apply via our quick and easy application form (this will only take 5–10 minutes).
Role
Role: Care Assistant
Location: New Lodge, New Earswick, York
Hours: 21 per week
Term: Permanent
About The Role
We’re seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join the JRHT Care Assistant team at New Lodge. A thriving community in New Earswick that provides care accommodation for people aged 55 and over, New Lodge is a sanctuary for those looking to lead independent lives. The genuine sense of community and togetherness among our staff is what makes it such a great place to work. You’ll assist residents with day-to-day tasks, get to know the people you support, and become a familiar face to them and their relatives.
We are committed to an accepting work environment where people look out for each other and opinions and expressions are encouraged. As a team, we guide one another and work toward common goals to fulfill JRHT’s purpose.
About You
Here are some of the qualities that we look for:
* Naturally motivated by helping other people
* Dependable, diligent and reliable
* Outstanding problem-solving skills and adaptability in different situations
* Good time-management skills
* Flexibility to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct
* A natural listener with excellent communication skills
* Ability to be decisive and remain calm under pressure
*Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check.*
Benefits
* Receive a £500 Welcome Bonus
* 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with 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
* 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 via 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 Cycle To Work Scheme
How To Apply
To apply, please complete our quick and easy application form. Shortlisting and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be brought forward if quality applications are received.
About Us
The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. We are dedicated to creating fulfilling careers for our people, with a long-term, rewarding work environment and a strong sense of togetherness.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
JRHT believes in equal opportunity for all. 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 socio-economic background. We encourage applicants with experience of living in poverty. We operate an anonymised recruitment process to reduce bias in shortlisting. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committing to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals and offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. If you have a disability, please indicate if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
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