Care Assistant

We are looking for a Care Assistant who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect and kindness.

Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour
We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK . We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
• Maintain accurate care records
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.