At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with personal care, companionship, and daily activities to enhance their well-being.
- Company: Carefound Home Care, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.
- Benefits: High pay rates, paid travel time, flexible hours, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with 24/7 local management and funded training.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in people's lives while enjoying a flexible and rewarding career.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a full UK driving licence and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
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:
- 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
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: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour plus paid travel time, paid mileage at 45p per mile and double time bank holidays.
Care Assistant employer: Carefound Home Care
Carefound Home Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where you can lead a dedicated care team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth, our Harrogate location fosters a collaborative environment that values both employee well-being and client satisfaction.
