Care Assistant

Care by Us is recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to support service users across Hertfordshire. As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred support to help people live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives. You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours.

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata); Paid mileage (30p per mile) and 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