General Assistant

JRHT

  • New Earswick, North Yorkshire
  • £12.60 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
Permanent, Part Time (25 hours per week)*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*As a General Assistant with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, you will make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.IntroductionNew Lodge is a thriving community in New Earswick that provides care accommodation for people aged 55 and over - a sanctuary for those looking to lead independent lives. The genuine sense of community and togetherness felt among our staff here is what makes it such a great place to work.You will work as part of a friendly and dedicated team to ensure New Lodge internal & external communal areas are clean and tidy in order to provide a quality living environment for residents and visitors. You will also develop good relationships with our residents and be prepared to be flexible in your duties such as helping with events and talking to residents.You will be willing to play an integral part in developing our thriving community.About youYou will need to:
  • Have the ability to work on your own initiative.
  • Be hardworking.
  • Be flexible and comfortable being part of a team.
  • Have a friendly and outgoing personality.
  • Have good communication skills.
*Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check*If you have cleaning experience or have worked in a care environment this would be beneficial although full training will be provided.In return we offer a real living wage along with a fabulous range of benefits, as well as a programme of training and development which includes nationally recognised qualifications, and an opportunity to progress your social care career.It's more than just a benefits package; it's support where you need it mostOur benefits package goes above and beyond the standard list of perks offered by other care providers. It goes without saying that care work comes with its challenges. And yes, the role is highly rewarding, but when you're changing lives for a living, we believe you deserve more! That's why we have developed a package that truly impacts your life both inside and outside of work.The benefits package includes:
  • 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
  • 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
Our core priorityThe Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North-East.We are a values-driven organisation, and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.How to applyTo apply, please complete the quick and easy online form. You will also be able to view a full Job Description once you hit Apply.Closing date for applications is 17th September 2025.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At 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.As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

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