BANK Day and Night Care Assistant

Yorkare Homes Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Bank Day and Night Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. The role involves assisting with daily activities and maintaining comfort. Candidates should be flexible, caring, and possess good communication skills. Competitive pay rates from £13.20 per hour, with additional benefits including free DBS checks and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Free Uniform

Training and development support

Staff recognition awards

Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be flexible, caring, and compassionate.
• Willing to undertake necessary training.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with drinks and snacks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care.
• Act as an advocate for residents.

Skills

Flexible

Caring and compassionate

Good communication skills

Organised

Team player

Job description

Haxby Hall is located in the heart of Haxby, next door to the local playground, and a short walk from the amenities of the village, such as a Co‑op supermarket, Costa Coffee and Haxby Bakehouse.

Bank Day and Night Care Assistant

(7am-7pm shifts) This role will include some weekend work

The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person‑centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

It is essential that all our staff are:

• Flexible, caring and compassionate.
• Positive, self‑motivated and organised.
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.

Overview of Job Description:

• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow.
• Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the day.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
• To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
• To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff.

In return the company will offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in‑house trainer
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like‑minded individuals

Pay Scale: Days – £13.20 per hour per hour regardless of age

£13.30 per hour with a valid NVQ in Health and Social Care

Night – £13.50 per hour per hour regardless of age

£13.60 per hour with a valid NVQ in Health and Social Care

Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.

Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

* Fee will be recouped if you leave within your 3‑month probation period.