Care Assistant
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Salary£13 – £15/hr
LocationEarswick, York, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentCare Professional - Hourly
Company size51–200 people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Full UK driving licence
Own car
Warm, patient, compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
Smartphone to use our app
Keen to make a genuine difference
Skills
smartphone (app usage)
Benefits
Paid travel time
Mileage allowance
Flexible hours
Bank holiday overtime
Pension scheme
Paid holidays
Shopping discounts
Free blue light card
Referral bonus
Career progression
Training support
Dbs check funded
Instant pay access
Location: York and surrounding areas
Pay: £13.00 to £14.50 per hour plus paid travel time and mileage at 45p per mile
Hours: Full-time & part-time available (contracted up to 30 hours)
At Carefound Home Care, we’re rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.
About the role
We’re looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in York and surrounding areas.
Requirements
To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don’t need prior experience as we’ll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients’ lives.
If you’re looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples’ lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You’ll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.
Please note: We do NOT offer sponsorship.
Benefits
Our Care Assistant role offers the following benefits:
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We have work in Acomb, Askham Bryan, Askham Richard, Bishopthorpe, Clifton, Copmanthorpe, Dunnington, Fulford, Heworth, Haxby, Huntington, Linton-on-Ouse, Naburn, Newton-on-Ouse, Poppleton, Skelton, Stockton on the Forest, Strensall, Wigginton, York City Centre and surrounding areas
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Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
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Contracted hours from 10 to 30 hours per week depending on availability
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High pay rate of £13.00 to £14.50 per hour
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Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
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Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
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Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
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Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
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Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
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Shopping discounts and free Blue Light Card
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Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
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You’re employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
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Full in-house induction training with over £360 pay on completion
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Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
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Career progression along our career path
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24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
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Funded DBS check
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Minimum 1 hour visits
Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, you’ll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You’ll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role may include:
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Providing companionship
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Supporting with personal care
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Helping with mobility and staying active
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Assisting with medication or specialist needs
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Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
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Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
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You’ll need a smartphone to use our app
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Care Assistant in York, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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