Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day offers you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that changes people's lives.
We support service users in the following locations across Hertfordshire.
WORK LOCATION: SAWBRIDGEWORTH
We welcome applications from drivers based in and around the surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.00 per hour plus 30p mileage.
Shifts work across seven days a week,
EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm
Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities
Our Care Professionals are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.
Helping our clients overcome mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including assisting with aids, adaptations, and personal equipment.
Assisting with domestic tasks such as making beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry, and emptying commodes.
Our Care Professionals help with personal care such as washing, bathing and toileting arrangements.
Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks, and drinks, assisting with feeding if required.
Assisting clients with preparing and administering medication.
Job Description
What else you'll help with:
* Companionship – engaging conversations, activities, and outings to prevent loneliness.
* Personal Care – maintaining dignity and privacy during hygiene routines.
* Medication Management – reminders and assistance as per care plans.
* Nutrition and Mealtimes – preparing meals considering dietary needs.
* Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, and tidying.
* Mobility Assistance – safe transfers, walking support, and aid use.
* Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes.
* Social Inclusion – encouraging community participation and connections.
* Emotional Support – providing reassurance and empathy.
* Documentation – accurate record keeping.
* Safety and Emergency Response – hazard recognition and emergency actions.
* Collaboration – working with care teams, healthcare professionals, and families.
Qualifications
What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)
Previous experience isn't necessary; we value your compassion, communication skills, resilience, and eagerness to learn. You must have:
* Right to work in the UK
* A driving license and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas)
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements every day thanks to our dedicated team. We aim to transform the care industry through innovation and positive change. As the UK's largest care provider, we offer extensive career opportunities and security. Join us and grow your career.
As a Care Assistant, you'll receive:
* Enhanced occupational maternity and paternity pay
* Death in Service Payment
* Benefits and Well-being Platform
* 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Flexible hours, part and full-time options
* Local work and paid mileage
* Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
* Paid training (online and face-to-face)
* Opportunities for self-development and progression
* Access to our in-house app
* Work for the largest care company in the UK
If you're ready for an exciting care career, APPLY TODAY!!
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our dedicated team helps us achieve extraordinary results daily. Join us to make a difference in the care industry.
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