Care Assistant

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Here at Right at Home we care for clients who have varying needs, some live with Dementia and may also have limited mobility as well as other needs.

We are looking for Care Assistants who have a caring nature and ideally someone who holds a driving licence with regular access to a car to be able to support our clients throughout Skipton areas.

Care Assistant responsibilities

Supporting with personal care

Assisting with dressing/undressing

Meal preparation

Shopping

Appointments

Companionship

Support with medication

The role requires travel in and around Skipton. Mileage is paid between clients at £0.30 a mile.

We offer flexible hours from 6 hours per week up to 20 hours per week. The majority of care visits are a minimum of 1 hour allowing time to provide quality care.

We provide thorough training including medication administration and moving & handling. There are opportunities to progress into senior roles. We also run Carer of the month Award. All carers have the opportunity to join our Wellbeing initiatives- Book club, Well being Café and Yoga and Run Club.

RequirementsHolding a valid driving licence and regular access to a car.

EEO StatementIt is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Skipton

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