About the Company
For over 30 years, Crossroads Caring for Life has been a leading charity supporting thousands of people across Hertfordshire. As one of the Top 5 Charities to work for in the UK, we’re an award-winning, 3-Star World Class organisation, recognised by Best Companies in 2024. With over a decade of “Good” ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we’ve built a reputation as a trusted name in care. In our 2024 staff survey, 98% of colleagues said they love working here, and 90% feel their manager cares about them as individuals.
Crossroads Caring for Life is recruiting passionate Support Workers to join our friendly and diverse team in Hertfordshire.
Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?
Flexibility: Guaranteed income is available for regular out-of-hours work, but we also offer flexible zero-hour shifts, including school-time hours, so you can choose what suits your lifestyle!
* Competitive Pay
* Respite Calls: £12.60+/hour
* Homecare Calls: £14.25/hour (Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm) | £14.75/hour (Mon-Fri, 6pm-10pm) | £15.25/hour (Weekends) £16.25/hour (Bank Holidays)
* Paid Travel & Mileage: Up to 1 hour paid travel time between calls, and 45p per mile
* Employee Benefits: Pension scheme and company sick pay
* Paid accredited training and induction
* Company phone provided
* Free DBS checks
* Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders for support
* Recognised as one of the top 3 organisations in the UK for Wellbeing contributions by Best Companies
* Wellbeing Focus
* Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for bringing friends or family into the team
* Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Care Professional Academy Rewards
* Hertfordshire-based Rewards
* Student Discount Packages
* Access to a Student Card (usually exclusive to university students)
* Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers
* Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing
* And a lot more
What does this Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work: Up To 37.5 Hours Per Week – Shifts: 7am-6pm / 6pm-10pm + Some Weekend Work
* Support our clients to live independently in their own homes
* Build meaningful relationships with regular, local clients, with a minimum of 30-minute call times
* Take advantage of further medical condition-specific training to develop your skills
Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?
* UK License + access to vehicle
* Fully paid training, accredited by the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association, to help you succeed
* Ongoing professional development to support your career growth
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