Closing Date: 05/11/2026
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Job Reference: POTCM EW
Salary:
• £16.15 per hour in respect of hours worked on a Monday-Friday
• £17.22 per hour in respect of hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday
• National Minimum Wage per hour in respect of hours worked for sleep-in night shifts;
• £32.30 per hour in respect of hours worked on a Bank holiday

Benefits
• Fully Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Discount
• First Aid training
• Fully paid Induction
• Paid Essential Training
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to our client’s life.

Responsibilities
• Provide personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support client with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Assist with medication administration and attend health appointments as required.
• Encourage and support client to engage in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Promote independence and support client in developing life skills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.
• Follow individual care plans and therapy programmes and report any changes or concerns to supervisors.
• Uphold dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification –

Essential
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for recording and reporting.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding practices.
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship).
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Desirable
• Previous experience in a care or support role.
• Level 2 or above qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
• First Aid and Manual Handling training.
• Knowledge of person-centred care approaches.
• Understanding of specific needs (e.g. cerebral palsy, wheelchair dependant, non verbal – communicates via eye gaze).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Application Process

First Stage: POTCM Application Form must be completed please visit our website for the direct link to the application form https://positiveotcm.co.uk/vacancies/
If you are unable to access the link from the website, please request the Application Form from recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk, we do not accept CVs.
Please ensure that you include the Job Reference ID when requesting and completing your application form.

Second Stage: Shortlisting based on your application form, using the job description as reference.

Third Stage: Invite to Formal Interview either Online or Face to Face. We ask that you make suitable arrangements for availability on the dates specified for interview.

Final Stage: Meet and Greet with our client

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Please contact us recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments during our application process.