Community Care Assistant
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Community Care Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Community Care Assistant to provide care to elderly and vulnerable people in and around Harrogate. Rate of pay: £16.08 per hour. Full-time contracted hours.
The Role
As a Community Care Assistant, you will provide vital care services to elderly and vulnerable people in and around Harrogate. You will buzz around Harrogate representing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in the community, supporting our Clients to live independently in their own homes and brightening their days. A typical day includes personal care, medication management, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and companionship.
Working hours: 7:30am-2:00pm OR 4:00pm-9:00pm. Every other weekend required.
What We Need
- Good people skills with a caring and compassionate nature
- Positive, professional, and proactive approach
- Real team player
- Aligned to our Vision and Values
- Valid UK driving licence (with Business Car Insurance)
- Access to own vehicle and willingness to drive around Harrogate District
- Minimum 18 years of age
- 1 year of care experience desired, but not essential – we provide full in-house training
Benefits
Community Care Assistants enjoy: Mileage paid at 45p per mile, paid travel time. Company benefits include free on-site parking, full in-house training, referral scheme, Blue Light Card, workplace pension, wellbeing programme, enhanced DBS check refunded after probation, and a caring family culture. Position benefits include funded NVQs Levels 2-4, great mileage, paid travel time, 24-hour on-call support, career progression, staff mobile phone, and uniform provided.
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was originally founded with the aim of providing affordable, quality care and support to the elderly community of Harrogate. Today, services include Residential Care at Heath Lodge, Extra Care at The Cuttings, Domiciliary Care, and Hot Meal Delivery: Food Angels.
Additional Information
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
- Pay: From £16.08 per hour
- Benefits: Company pension, discounted or free food, employee discount, health & wellbeing programme, on-site parking, referral programme, sick pay, store discount
- Application questions: Do you have use of your own vehicle?
- Experience: Care: 1 year (preferred)
- Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
- Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
- Work Location: In person