Care Assistant

**Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick**

**(Residential Care)**

**36 hours per week on a permanent basis - Days**

*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*

**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 within our Hartrigg Oaks retirement community.

Hartrigg Oaks is a continuing care retirement community enabling people aged 60 plus to remain independent and live life to the full. 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
- To be dependable, diligent and reliable
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and the adaptability to excel in different situations
- Good time-management skills
- The 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

**It's more than just a benefits package, it's support where you need it most**

Our benefits package goes above and beyond the standard list of perks offered by other care providers. It goes without saying that care work comes with its challenges. And yes, the role is highly rewarding, but when you're changing lives for a living, we believe you deserve more That's why we have developed a package that truly impacts your life both inside and outside of work.

**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, 365 days a year
- 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 and increased pay
- Cost of living support with discounts and vouchers with 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 a Cycle To Work Scheme

**Our core priority**
The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North-East.

We are a values-driven organisation, and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

**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**.

**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

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

Pay: £12.99-£13.61 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Work Location: In person