Care Assistant

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.

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
• High pay rate of £12.50 to £14.00 per hour
• Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
• Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
• Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
• 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 £350 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
• Funded DBS check
• Minimum 1 hour visits

Responsibilities

• 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: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour plus paid travel time, paid mileage at 45p per mile and double time bank holidays.