Care Assistant

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team in the outskirts of York. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.50 per hour, increasing to £15 per hour after 6-month probation.

We offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from acquired brain injuries.  We have a reputation for taking on the more complex cases, and constantly strive to provide the most efficient and effective service possible.

Ultimately our aim is to empower and support people to reach their full potential and maximize their rehabilitation opportunities in order to promote the best quality of life.

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant to join a team for a lovely lady in the York area to maximise her independence following a road traffic accident in 2015.

She has a spinal cord injury resulting in Tetraplegia and at present has significant mobility problems.  She is living in a village on the outskirts of York. The client enjoys cooking, baking and participating in a well-established exercise programme.

We believe this opportunity is commutable from – Leeds, York, Thirsk, Harrogate and all surrounding villages.

Hours: 20 hours per week (day shift only) Permanant. x2 7 hour shifts, x1 6 hour shift per week

What we are looking for in our Care Assistant:

• Applicants require an empathetic & dynamic approach, with the ability to promote independence. You will be required to engage with the client in home & community activities
• Experience preferred with moving and handling tasks and delivering personal cares
• Driver/full licence essential
• Flexible approach necessary withregards to working shift patterns

The successful Care Assistant will receive support, training & supervision for this role.

If you would like to join our team as our new Care Assistant, then please click ‘apply’ today. We look forward to hearing from you!