Care Assistant

Care Assistant opportunities across East Hertfordshire. Provide essential care and support in the homes of clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do. Pay: £14.60 – £16.00 per hour + 30p mileage. Shifts: 7 days a week; day and evening shifts available.

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming; Assisting with medication – preparation and administration; Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely; Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support; Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning; Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships; Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration; Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs; Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying; Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids; Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition; Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections; Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear; Documentation – accurate record keeping; Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed; Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Requirements

Compassion and respect for others; Strong communication skills; Problem-solving abilities; The right to work in the UK; A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates; Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay; Death in Service payment; Pension scheme; Benefits & Well-being platform; 28 days annual leave (pro rata); Cycle to Work scheme; Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral); Blue Light Card eligibility; Flexible hours – part-time and full-time; Local work with paid mileage (30p per mile); Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays; Paid training – online and face-to-face; Career progression opportunities; Access to our in-house app; The backing of the largest care company in the UK