Care Assistant - Community-Based Role in Hertsmere & South Hertfordshire

About the Role

We invite compassionate individuals to join our Hertsmere and South Hertfordshire team as Care Assistants, offering meaningful and rewarding work that positively impacts people's lives. This role involves providing community-based care in areas including Potters Bar, Borehamwood, Elstree, Radlett, Shenley, Bushey, and surroundings. A full driving licence and personal vehicle are essential due to the nature of the rounds.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support clients with medication preparation and administration.
• Assist with mobility needs, including the safe use of aids and devices.
• Provide mealtime assistance such as preparing food and feeding if necessary.
• Carry out light household tasks, including laundry, bed making, and light cleaning.
• Deliver personal care assistance: washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Offer companionship through meaningful interactions and emotional support.
• Additional tasks include collecting prescriptions, monitoring health, promoting social inclusion, maintaining accurate records, ensuring safety, and collaborating with other care professionals and families.

Required Skills and Qualities

• Empathy, compassion, and respect for individuals in care.
• Reliability and punctuality with a naturally caring disposition.
• Patience and active listening to understand client needs thoroughly.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to varying daily demands.
• Attention to detail to observe and report changes in client conditions.
• Initiative and calmness under pressure.
• Eagerness to learn and participate in ongoing training.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (note: no visa sponsorship available).

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from £14.70 to £16.50 plus 30p per mile for travel.
• Opportunities for guaranteed hours providing regular, predictable income.
• Flexibility with shift patterns available seven days a week, including day (07:00–14:00) and evening (14:00–22:00) shifts.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits including enhanced parental pay, death in service, pension scheme, wellbeing platform, 28 days annual leave (pro rata), cycle to work scheme, and referral bonuses.
• Paid training (both online and face-to-face) and clear pathways for career progression.
• Access to company app and support from the largest care provider in the UK.

Additional Information

• Flexible part-time and full-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Local community roles with paid mileage reimbursements.
• An inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities.