Job Description

Location:

Whitby, Shetland House, Town and Country Care

Salary:

12.40 per hour

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours/working pattern:

Full-time



Town and Country Care's Shetland House is a small, but busy, 9 bed residential & dementia care facility. We are looking for another member of staff to join our small team.



Candidates should ideally have experience in the care industry, and past experience in dementia care would also be beneficial.



Our home offers both emergency short-stays and permanent stays, with 9 permanent residents currently in the home.

Duties will include:

Personal Care Medication Administration Meal Preparation Laundry Cleaning General Companionship

This unique care home works with a small team of carers, looking after a small group of residents, which creates close relationships and an excellent standard of care for our residents. This is a great opportunity to join this fast growing but close-knit team.



Shifts available include front shifts, back shifts, 12 hour shifts and night shifts.



The role will be working a two-week rolling rota, with every-other weekend off. Higher rates for night shifts and higher rates paid for those with NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Other benefits include:

On-site parking Birthday vouchers Paid breaks with free refreshments Well-being support with free counselling sessions and access to a support app 2 monthly attendance bonus of 25 for 100% attendance Overtime premium Flexible working schedule Free uniform, DBS and training

All shadowing, training and meetings are paid





It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.



We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk

If you feel this is the role for you, please contact Lara on 07974 406783 or email Lara.Wilkin@northyorks.gov.uk for further information.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for more than one of our vacancies, you will only need submit ONE application. You can state in the 'Supporting Evidence' section of your application the other roles you would like to be considered for, but any suitable roles will be discussed with you.



Together we can Make Care Matter.



#MakeCareMatter #EverydayisDifferent #WorkinCare



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Care Home Assistant

Salary:

20,000 - 30,000

Posted:

03/10/2025

Closing date:

10/10/2025

Closing time:

23:59