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Up to £14.00 per hour on weekdays and £14.10 at weekends, plus paid travel time and mileage up to 40p per mile.

Join The Great Care Company as a Care Assistant and enjoy the security of guaranteed minimum hours, excellent training and a genuinely rewarding career helping people live independently at home.

Rated 4.4 on Indeed and Outstanding in Caring by the CQC, with nearly 100 employee reviews and a proud history of delivering high-quality home care since 2018.

Looking for guaranteed hours, dependable earnings and a care career where you’ll feel genuinely valued?

• £13,300–£30,200 estimated annual salary, depending on contracted hours
• Guaranteed contracts of 20–30 hours per week, with higher-hour contracts potentially available
• Earn up to £14.00 per hour on weekdays and £14.10 per hour at weekends
• Plus paid travel time and mileage up to 40p per mile
• Up to £500 joining bonus + £100 for an eligible transferable DBS

Looking for more hours? Speak to our team—we may be able to offer a contract with more hours.

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Your Package At A Glance

• Guaranteed contracts of 20–30 hours per week
• Up to £14.00 per hour on weekdays and £14.10 at weekends
• Estimated salary of £13,300–£30,200 per year, depending on contracted hours
• Paid travel time and mileage up to 40p per mile
• Up to £500 joining bonus
• Higher weekend pay and time-and-a-half on bank holidays
• Every other weekend off
• Fully paid induction, training and shadowing
• No care experience required

More hours may be available depending on your availability and the needs of our clients.

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Guaranteed Hours And Dependable Earnings

Unlike roles that only offer variable or zero-hour work, our guaranteed minimum-hours contracts give you greater stability and an income you can rely on.

Estimated annual salary:

• 20 contracted hours per week: £13,300–£15,100
• 25 contracted hours per week: £16,600–£18,900
• 30 contracted hours per week: £19,900–£22,600
• 35 contracted hours per week: £23,200–£26,400
• 37.5 contracted hours per week: £24,900–£28,300
• 40 contracted hours per week: £26,500–£30,200

Your earnings will depend on your contracted hours, availability—including weekends—and progression through our Loyalty Pay Band system.

We will explain your starting pay band, contracted hours and estimated earnings clearly before you accept an offer.

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Benefits From Day One

• Loyalty Pay Band scheme that builds your pay and benefits as you progress
• Paid travel time and mileage up to 40p per mile between client visits
• Guaranteed minimum-hours contracts for greater income security
• Boosted weekend pay
• Every other weekend off to support your work-life balance
• Paid holiday and workplace pension
• Fully paid induction, training and shadowing
• Consistent client assignments wherever possible
• £850 staff referral bonus and £250 client referral bonus
• Ongoing monthly referral rewards for eligible staff and client referrals
• Open-door office support and responsive management
• Bereavement support and emergency fund access, including short-term wage advances when life happens
• Thank-you bonuses, recognition days, team socials and celebrations
• £100 bonus for an eligible transferable DBS
• Free hot drinks in the office

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More Benefits After Induction

• Training-completion rewards, including financial rewards and recognition
• Time-and-a-half on all bank holidays
• Acts of Kindness bonuses for going above and beyond
• Blue Light Card access for national discounts on shopping, food, travel and more

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A Package That Grows With You

Our transparent Loyalty Pay Band system rewards your development, performance and loyalty. As you progress through the pay bands, you can earn up to £14.00 per hour on weekdays and £14.10 per hour at weekends, while unlocking additional benefits and rewards.

These can include:

• Birthday leave
• Two paid wellbeing days each year
• Paid time off for family life, including school events and emergencies
• Paid charity days to support causes you care about
• Support for personal hobbies
• Discounted care for your loved ones
• Client birthday funds and wish lists to help create meaningful moments
• Paid community connection trips with clients
• Work-anniversary gifts and monthly prize draws
• Up to £30 towards your MOT
• Additional surprise rewards and treats

The longer you develop your career with us, the more rewarding your package becomes.

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What You’ll Do

As a Care Assistant, you’ll help clients remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. A typical shift may include:

• Supporting clients with personal care, dressing and hygiene
• Helping with medication and mobility
• Preparing meals and completing light household tasks
• Providing companionship and reassurance
• Taking clients to appointments or helping with errands
• Following individual care plans
• Sharing thoughtful Acts of Kindness that make someone’s day

You’ll travel between clients in York and the surrounding area, so a driving licence is required.

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Does This Sound Like You?

You don’t need previous care experience. What matters most is who you are and the difference you want to make.

• Compassionate, dependable and respectful
• Comfortable building trusting relationships
• Calm and adaptable
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Motivated to make a genuine difference

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. We provide paid training, shadowing and ongoing mentoring from your first day.

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Ready To Build A Career In Care?

Whether you’re completely new to care or ready for your next step, we’ll help you develop a career you can be proud of through:

• A three-year personal development plan
• Career mentoring
• Clear pathways into senior roles
• Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
• Ongoing practical and professional training

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Join A Care Provider With A Strong Reputation

• Rated Outstanding in Caring by the CQC
• Named a Top 20 Home Care Provider for three consecutive years
• More than 1,000 hours of free care delivered through community initiatives
• A values-led team that recognises and rewards excellent care

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Job Details

• Location: York and surrounding areas
• Job type: Permanent, full-time or part-time
• Guaranteed contracted hours: 20–30 hours per week
• Higher-hour contracts: Up to 40 hours may be available, depending on availability and service needs
• Estimated salary: £13,300–£30,200 per year, depending on contracted hours
• Weekday rate: Up to £14.00 per hour
• Weekend rate: Up to £14.10 per hour
• Travel time: Paid
• Mileage: Up to 40p per mile
• Work style: Community-based and on the road
• Driving licence: Required
• Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship

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Ready To Make A Real Difference?

Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported and recognised—and where your guaranteed hours provide an income you can plan around.

Apply now to begin your journey as a Care Assistant with The Great Care Company.

Not sure whether you meet every requirement? Apply anyway. If you’re compassionate, reliable and committed to helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: Up to £14.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid training
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship to work in care?
• Do you currently have the necessary sponsorship to work in the UK? If you are a UK resident, please answer 'No'.
• Are you within a 30-minute commute to York?
• Would you prefer paired working or lone working?
• How many hours would you ideally like to work each week?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road