Job Description

Mileage paid @ 45p per mile. Travel time paid. Up to 300 per year car support payments 50 per year towards MOT

WE ARE EXPANDING - JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM TO SUPPORT OUR NEW CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY!

Harrogate Neighbours is an award-winning organisation with a recent rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission.

Our mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make Harrogate Neighbours a true 'homely' experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work.

We help our Clients to live independently, to keep their dignity, and increase their quality of life.

What you'll be doing:

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 Harrogate Neighbours in the community, supporting our Clients to live independently in their own homes and brightening their days. A typical day in the life of a Community Care Assistant includes providing

personal care,

medication management, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and most importantly, companionship.

You will be working between the hours of

7.30am-2.00pm OR 4.00pm-9.00pm.

We also ask candidates to work every other weekend to fulfil the needs of our clients and residents.

What we need you to bring to our community:

You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what is truly important is that you are passionate, compassionate, and motivated and want to make a real difference to people living within your community.

If you have these qualities, we can help you with the rest. You will need a valid UK driving license and access to your own car. We will provide comprehensive training and shadowing, working to nurture your skills to prepare you for this brilliant opportunity.

What we are looking for:

Good people skills with a caring and compassionate nature A positive, professional, and proactive approach A real team player To be aligned to our Visons and Values. A valid UK driving license (with Business Car Insurance) Access to your own vehicle and willingness to drive around Harrogate District. Minimum of 18 years of age

What we will offer you in return:

We are committed to supporting your career development, whether you are beginning your career in care, or wanting to progress further into specialist areas of care or leadership. Harrogate Neighbours will provide you with a great benefits package which includes:

Fully paid induction and shadowing period Permanent salaried employment Bank Holiday Enhancement Life assurance option - 3 x annual salary (optional with pension) Paid Diploma in Health & Social Care (Levels 2-4) Access to WPA Health Plan Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions Long service recognition Referral bonuses Access to hundreds of high street discounts - to name a few!

Community Care Assistants benefits:

Amazing competitive salary Mileage paid at 45p per mile Paid travel time + 1 per hour enhancement for working on your weekend off Alternative weekend work for good work/life balance Company mobile phone
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note this job is based in Harrogate (HG2 7DZ), and interviews will be held in-person at this location. You should live within a commutable distance to the job - please check public transport if you do not drive.

What next:

If you're ready to join a growing organisation, please apply now to help us to continue building an amazing community at Harrogate Neighbours. We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the closing date should we appoint a successful. So, please apply as soon as possible!

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

Pay: 16.08 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have access to your own vehicle? Are you available every other weekend? How many hours are you looking for?
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: HN23325