Intermediate Care Worker

Salary: 13.92 to 14.59 per hour plus 30 payment for each weekend shift worked

Grade: E

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: Full Time and Part Time Roles available (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis between 7am 10pm including evenings and weekends)

Location: Harrogate North Yorkshire

Make a real difference every day. Join our Intermediate Care Team.

Our Intermediate Care Service supports adults for up to six weeks helping them regain skills confidence and independence after a period of ill health or hospital stay. We work to a Home First approach helping people remain at home for longer avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and return home safely and quickly when they do need hospital care.

We are looking for caring compassionate and motivated individuals to join us as Intermediate Care Workers. You will work predominantly in peoples homes supporting them to achieve their personal outcomes remain independent and live life to the fullest.

The ability to travel independently across the Craven Area is essential. This is a rural area or North Yorkshire with limited public transport and the visits throughout the day will include visiting service users in their own homes in a timely manner.

What you will be doing

Support independence & wellbeing

• Provide personcentred care that promotes dignity respect and choice.

• Support adults with personal care daily living tasks meal preparation and household activities.

• Encourage people to access community facilities and universal services.

• Help individuals regain mobility and confidence through reablement-focused activities.

Deliver safe high-quality care

• Work in line with the Care Act Mental Capacity Act and CQC Fundamental Standards.

• Use PPE and comply with Infection Prevention and Control procedures.

• Support individuals with medication following training and competency assessment.

• Undertake delegated health tasks and administer emergency first aid (training provided).

• Assist with safe moving and handling using appropriate equipment.

Work collaboratively

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team including Health Social Care and voluntary sector colleagues.

• Communicate effectively with individuals families carers and partner professionals.

• Use communication aids where appropriate such as picture cards Makaton or dementia tools.

Record keeping & technology

• Maintain accurate professional care records.

• Use electronic scheduling care recording systems and technology enabled care tools.

• Contribute to support plans and provide regular progress updates to your manager.

Safeguarding & risk management

• Promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and identify any safeguarding concerns.

• Support people to manage acceptable levels of risk in their daily lives.

• Identify falls or environmental risks and escalate when necessary.

Were looking for someone who is compassionate patient and committed to supporting others and who can work confidently and safely as a lone worker in the community. You will need to be competent in written and spoken English and willing to undertake relevant training including the NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Care if youre new to the sector. Flexibility to work shifts across a 7day service including evenings and weekends is essential. While experience in care is welcome it isnt essential what matters most is your values attitude and willingness to learn.

What we offer

• Full induction ongoing training and development

• Support to achieve recognised care qualifications

• The opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team

• A rewarding role where you can make a real impact every day

Why Join Us

At NYC we value our employees and offer a range of career development opportunities including apprenticeships coaching and progression pathways across our services. Youll be part of a supportive team making a real difference in peoples lives.

Apply now and help people live the lives they choose.

If you would like any further information about this role please contact Kate Wylie at .

Key Documents

Job Description Intermediate Care Worker Grade

Total Rewards

Key Dates

Closing Date: 6^th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 7^th October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 st October 2026

Venue for Interview: 1 Belle Vue Square Broughton Road Skipton BD23 1FJ

Using AI

Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.