Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant - £15.00 - £15.50 per hour + Benefits - Harrogate HG1

Do you enjoy helping people live independently in their own homes? Looking for a rewarding role where kindness, reliability and a friendly attitude matter more than previous care experience?

The role

Visiting Angels North Yorkshire West is looking for caring and dependable Care Assistants to support clients across Harrogate and the surrounding areas.

Whether you have experience in care or are looking for a fresh start, we provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Available shifts include:

• Weekday mornings: 7:00am – 2:00pm
• Weekday evenings: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
• Weekend mornings: 7:00am – 2:00pm
• Weekend evenings: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You will be required to work alternate weekends.

Enhanced rates apply on Bank Holidays, with pay reaching up to £28 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks
• Support with medication reminders
• Help clients maintain independence in their own homes
• Create a safe, comfortable and positive environment

About our company

Visiting Angels is a leading home care provider supporting people to remain independent, comfortable and happy in their own homes.

We believe great care starts with looking after our team. That's why we offer ongoing support, flexible working patterns and a workplace where people feel valued and respected.

The Benefits

• Paid travel time between visits
• Mileage allowance
• Holiday pay
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates
• Paid birthday off
• Company pension
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Referral bonuses
• Free parking
• Employee discounts
• Health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development
• Friendly and supportive management team

The person

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Friendly and professional
• Positive with a can-do attitude
• Strong communicators
• Eager to learn and develop

You must:

• Have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Be able to work alternate weekends
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

What's next

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harrogate

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£15.00 Per Hour

Published at

27-06-2026

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