Job Description
Your Role as a Care Assistant
As a Care Assistant, you'll provide person-centred support to help people live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting daily living activities & promoting independence
* Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
* Supporting with mobility, transfers & aids
* Providing medication support as per care plans
* Preparing meals, drinks & monitoring nutrition
* Helping with household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands)
* Offering companionship, reassurance & emotional support
* Encouraging hobbies, interests & community activities
* Keeping accurate records & communicating with families/professionals
Skills & Qualities:
* Compassion, empathy & patience
* Great communication & people skills
* Attention to detail & reliability
* Flexibility & adaptability
* Stamina to support mobility tasks
* Problem-solving skills & common sense
* Respect for diversity & cultural awareness
* Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
* Right to Work in the UK
Company Description
Care Assistants - Join Our Friendly Team in Hertfordshire
Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities.
At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people's lives.
We're currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to support service users across Hertfordshire. You'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same - you'll be helping others broaden their horizons while broadening your own.
Additional Information
Why Choose Care by Us?
We're not just another care provider - we're transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. Thanks to the talent and commitment of our people, extraordinary achievements happen every day. Join us, and be part of a supportive, growing company that offers career security, opportunities, and real impact.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready for a care adventure more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become one of our everyday heroes!
APPLY NOW and start your journey with Care by Us.
* Weekdays (Mon-Fri): £14.20 per hour
* Weekends (Sat-Sun): £16.00 per hour
* Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile
Perks of joining us:
* 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
* Paid mileage + local work opportunities
* Paid training - online & face-to-face
* Career progression & self-development opportunities
* Flexible working - full or part time
* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
* Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment
* Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!)
* Access to well-being & benefits platform
* Work with the largest care company in the UK
Shift Patterns
We run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:
* Day Shifts: 07:00 AM - 3:00 PM
* Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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