Care Assistant - Relief

Job description

Care Assistant – ReliefLocation: Bedford Court, Horsforth, Leeds

Salary: £13.87 to £14.53 (depending on qualifications)

Hours: On an 'as and when' basis

About the roleAre you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you thrive on helping others and want to be part of a team that truly cares? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join the JRHT care team as a Care Assistant at Bedford Court.

Bedford Court is a high‐quality registered care home that offers older people a relaxed, safe, and welcoming place to live. You will assist residents with day‐to‐day tasks, get to know the people you support, and become a familiar face to them and their relatives.

About You

Naturally motivated by helping people

Dependable, diligent and reliable

Outstanding problem‐solving skills and the adaptability to excel in different situations

Good time‐management skills

The flexibility to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct

A natural listener with excellent communication skills

The ability to be decisive and remain calm under pressure

Essential Requirements

Right to work – you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for these roles.

DBS – these roles will be subject to a successful DBS check that covers regulated activity.

Care experience – at least 6 months of experience providing personal care and support in a paid or voluntary care setting.

BenefitsWe offer more than a benefits package; we provide support where you need it most.

Receive a £500 welcome bonus

33 days paid holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell more

Wellbeing hub, face‐to‐face counselling, access to staff network groups and an employee support programme offering confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year

Excellent pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution, plus death in service

On‐call, overtime and shift enhancement bonuses

Fully funded coaching, mentoring, leadership and development programmes, plus NVQ2 & 3 certification support and increased pay

Cost‐of‐living support with discounts and vouchers with 800+ retailers, utility services and supermarkets via the rewards portal

Emergency leave, carers leave and enhanced new‐parent and adoption pay

Health care cash plan and gym membership discounts

Free on‐site parking, season ticket travel loan and a cycle‐to‐work scheme

Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bedford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English