Care Assistant

At Carefound Home Care, we offer the best career in social care and we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We're looking for fantastic people to join us as a home care assistant in Acomb, Askham Bryan, Askham Richard, Bishopthorpe, Clifton, Copmanthorpe, 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.

You don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need, you just need to be friendly, compassionate and 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. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.

Benefits

• The leading care team - 24/7 local support, 1 hour minimum visits times
• Flexible or guaranteed hours contract - agreed hours to suit you with a regular monthly income
• Fantastic rates of pay - £12.50 to £14.30 per hour (including travel time)
• 45p per mile mileage allowance
• Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
• Perks of being directly employed - paid holidays, pension, free employee assistance programme, funded DBS check
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme - up to £500 per referral
• Leading training - induction training with £300 pay on completion, ongoing specialist care training, achieve diploma and advanced qualifications
• Career progression along our fantastic career path

Responsibilities

• To provide outstanding care and support to our elderly clients in their own homes
• Provide companionship and personal care
• Basic help in the home, shopping and meal preparation support
• Deliver specialist care based on training received such as dementia care or medication administration

Requirements

• No experience required (since full training is provided)
• Proof of your right to work in the UK (if you require sponsorship or do not have the correct documents, we will be unable to process your application)
• A valid driving licence and your own car
• Warm, patient and compassionate with a clear desire to support others
• Enthusiastic and positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Have a smartphone to use our app

Apply online today or call us on 01904 215921.

Salary: £12.50 to £14.30 per hour (including travel time) plus 45p per mile mileage allowance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50-£14.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you live in the York area?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road