Relief Care Assistant

Location: Hartrigg Oaks Bungalows, New Earswick, York

Salary: £13.87 to £14.53 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you thrive on helping others and want to be part of a team that truly cares? JRHT is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Hartrigg Oaks domiciliary care retirement community. Hartrigg Oaks is a continuing‑care retirement community that enables people aged 60 plus to remain independent and live life to the fullest. The genuine sense of community and togetherness felt among our staff makes it a great place to work. As a Care Assistant you will support residents, help with daily tasks, and become a familiar face to them and their relatives.

About You

• Naturally motivated by helping other people
• Dependable, diligent and reliable
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills and the adaptability to excel 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
• Decisive and calm under pressure

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available for these roles
• Successful DBS check covering regulated activity
• Minimum 6 months experience providing personal care and support in a paid or voluntary care setting

Benefits Package

• £500 welcome bonus
• 33 days paid holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Wellbeing hub, face‑to‑face counselling, staff network groups and an Employee Support Programme offering confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year
• Excellent pension scheme with 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 across 800+ retailers, utility services and supermarkets via the 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

Our Core Priority

JRHT is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North‑East. We are a values‑driven organisation, committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where all colleagues can be themselves.

How To Apply

Complete the quick and easy online form. You will also be able to view the full job description once you hit ‘Apply’. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient quality applications are received.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

JRHT provides an equal chance to all applicants regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.