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 join our dedicated team supporting service users across Hertfordshire.
đź“Ť Work Locations
Berkhamsted | The Dacorum District – Hemel Hempstead, Tring, Potten End, Redbourn, Cheddington, Bovingdon, Kensworth, Kings Langley & Pepperstock
đź’· Pay & Benefits
1. Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £14.20 per hour
2. Weekends (Sat–Sun): £16.00 per hour
3. Mileage allowance: ÂŁ0.45p per mile
Perks of joining us:
âś” 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
âś” Paid mileage + local work opportunities
✔ Paid training – online & face-to-face
âś” Career progression & self-development opportunities
✔ Flexible working – full or part time
âś” Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
âś” Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment
âś” Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)
âś” Cycle to work scheme
âś” Refer a friend bonus (ÂŁ300 per referral!)
âś” Access to well-being & benefits platform
âś” Work with the largest care company in the UK
⏰ Shift Patterns
We run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:
4. Day Shifts: 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM
5. Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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:
6. Supporting daily living activities & promoting independence
7. Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
8. Supporting with mobility, transfers & aids
9. Providing medication support as per care plans
10. Preparing meals, drinks & monitoring nutrition
11. Helping with household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands)
12. Offering companionship, reassurance & emotional support
13. Encouraging hobbies, interests & community activities
14. Keeping accurate records & communicating with families/professionals
Qualifications
💡 Who We’re Looking For
No experience is necessary – we’ll train you in everything else!
All we ask is that you bring:
15. Compassion, empathy & patience
16. Great communication & people skills
17. Attention to detail & reliability
18. Flexibility & adaptability
19. Stamina to support mobility tasks
20. Problem-solving skills & common sense
21. Respect for diversity & cultural awareness
22. Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
23. Right to Work in the UK
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.