Role: Care Assistant
Location: New Lodge, New Earswick, York
Hours: 35 per week
Term: Permanent
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? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join the JRHT care team as a Care Assistant on days at New Lodge.
New Lodge is a thriving community in New Earswick that provides care accommodation for people aged 55 and over - a sanctuary for those looking to lead independent lives. The genuine sense of community and togetherness felt among our staff here is what makes it such a great place to work. Along with assisting residents and helping with day-to-day tasks, you’ll really get to know the people you support and become a familiar face to them and their relatives.
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
* Good time-management skills
* Flexibility to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct
* A natural listener with excellent communication skills
* The ability to be decisive and remain calm under pressure
*Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check*
The benefits package includes:
* Receive a £500 Welcome Bonus!
* 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with the 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
* Cost of living support with discounts and vouchers with 800+ retailers
* 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 a Cycle To Work Scheme
How to apply
To apply, please complete the quick and easy online form. You will also be able to view a full Job Description once you hit Apply.
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. 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 social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.
As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process to eliminate bias from the shortlisting process. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression, and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
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