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Adult social care is a growing sector, offering a range of opportunities for progression and roles that are as diverse as those you will support.
There has never been a better time to consider a career in care.
Adult social care is a growing sector offering a wide range of opportunities for progression and the roles are as diverse as the people you could support. Working in care can be challenging, but it is a career that offers job satisfaction, excellent work life balance, continued training and development as well as the chance to make a difference. People who work in the sector can tell you themselves how rewarding a career in care can be.
You do not need specific experience or qualifications to be able to start your career in care. If you are caring, compassionate and willing to get stuck in, we will have a role for you
As a care professional dignity, respect and kindness are paramount - supporting people to make personal choices that will enrich their lives. It is not just about assisting with everyday tasks, it is about person-centred care that promotes each individual’s independence, enabling them to live life to the fullest.
We are recruiting care professionals right now across the county! We can offer:
Working in adult social care, you will make a real difference in people's lives every day. The sector offers roles that are as diverse as the people you could support.
We offer excellent career progression across the care sector, with opportunities to gain NVQs as previously mentioned.
"A carer's job is a bit like going on a bus. It is not about the journey itself, but where it is taking you. Getting dressed is just a task, but the aim is to be able to get on with my life. If I just got dressed and sat in a chair then it would be boring for them, but once I am dressed and in my wheelchair, I can get outside and fight the world. You are helping me achieve this."
Andrew, from Ripon
Apply now for a care professional role in your local community.
There are four ways to apply:
Not sure? You can speak to one of our friendly recruitment advisers:
Lauren Brady: 07815 64442
To be assessed for the role we will complete an initial telephone assessment with you. Following this, we will arrange for you to be formally interviewed by the relevant recruiting manager. This is a two-way process aimed at providing you with information regarding the role, whilst we gain an understanding of your values, skills and abilities to help us determine where your skills will be most useful to us. After you have been assessed we will need to complete clearance checks, and we hope to have you in a post shortly after this.
Find out more about the opportunities available in adult social care on the Make Care Matter website.
As a care professional you will play a vital role in delivering the best possible care across a variety of different settings such as extra care housing, elderly people housing, learning disability day services and community-based care or reablement.
Your role will be based across the county, allowing you not only to develop your skills in a wide range of different care settings but also allowing you more freedom to fit your work rota into a pattern that suits you and your life best.
Our flexible approach to working means there has never been a more exciting time to start a career in care in North Yorkshire!
As a care professional dignity, respect and kindness are paramount - supporting people to make personal choices that will enrich their lives. It is not just about assisting with everyday tasks, it is about person-centred care - promoting each individual’s independence, enabling them to live life to the fullest. It is about treating people as individuals and catering to their particular needs and interests with a flexible approach, engaging with and actively listening to their needs.
"Someone who is kind, funny and likes to tell jokes. Someone who understands that things that most people do not think about can be very upsetting to people like me. Someone who respects and helps me be a happy person."
Dean, from Northallerton
Many people think it is about providing personal care, that is, supporting people with washing, dressing and providing medication. But working in care is much, much more than this! Working in care is about:
"I value confidentiality and a knowledge of disability awareness. Working with me involves everything from helping with household tasks to fun leisure activities, so I need someone who is committed, enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and reliable."
Bridget, from Scarborough
Person centred care involves:
Person-centred care includes:
"For me, a great support worker is someone who helps service users to live a good life with them at the heart of everything and in the driving seat. Support workers are our lifeline to living a life full of fun and care. No experience is needed, just a can-do attitude and the desire to help someone live a full and exciting life."
Ruth, from Sutton-in-Craven
The people we support are always at the heart of everything we do. People should have choice and control, therefore we need care professionals who can engage with and actively listen to their needs across a different range of services from extra care housing, residential homes, learning disability day centres and reablement.
It is about person-centred care treating people as individuals and catering to their particular needs and interests with a flexible approach.
It is also about supporting individuals to access the community or attend social activities and events. This can include signposting, providing advice and information as well as practical support to live a meaningful, happy and fulfilling life. It is of utmost importance to us that our service users are an integral part of our society.
Are your values aligned with our person-centred care values? If so, you will be a great fit with our organisation and we would welcome your application as a care and support worker.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
With no qualifications needed to get your career started, full training provided, flexible working opportunities and the chance to make a real difference, what are you waiting for?
Watch the video below to find out more about Make Care Matter.
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