Respite Support Worker

At Care By Us (Part of the CCH Group), every day is different. Every day offers you the chance to do meaningful and rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. We are currently looking for full-time and part-time Respite Support Workers to join our friendly, dedicated team across Hertfordshire. In this vital role, you will step in to provide temporary relief to primary caregivers. Your goal is to seamlessly maintain the service user's normal routine, ensuring their day-to-day living continues exactly as it would with their own family. It is about creating a natural, comforting, and inclusive environment—whether that means sharing a meal, having a chat over a cup of tea, or heading out to the shops—so their regular caregivers can rest and recharge with true peace of mind. You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and autistic spectrum disorders, complex needs, mental health issues, and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

Providing temporary relief to primary caregivers; Maintaining the service user's normal routine; Creating a natural, comforting, and inclusive environment; Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding) with dignity; Cooking, meal preparation, laundry, and light housework; Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities; Administering or assisting with medication as directed by care plans

Requirements

Genuine desire to help others with patience, empathy, and compassion; Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations; Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship offered)

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro-rata); Fully paid training (online and face-to-face) and progression opportunities; Enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and adoption pay; Death in Service payment; Pension scheme; Access to dedicated Well-being Platform and in-house app; Blue Light Card eligibility; Refer-a-Friend scheme (£300 per referral); Mileage paid at 45p per mile for travel between clients; Flexible shifts Monday to Friday with no weekend work or late-night shifts