Care Assistant / Support Worker
Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA002796
Company Name: Nyadowa
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Hatfield, Radlett, St Albans, Watford
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment
Pay/Salary: £11 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Full time: 39.5 Hours per week / Part Time: From 20 Hours Per Week - 6am to 2pm and 2pm to10pm
Driving Required: Preferred
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, Apprenticeship Opportunities, Work Placement Opportunities
Nyadowa is a new home care provider, supporting adults with varying needs and preferences to stay well and as independent as possible at home. The manager has worked in care as a carer and supported a loved one to live well at home. We understand what it means to be a carer. From a lived experience our core values of transparency, compassion, commitment and reliability shape how we will provide and deliver the outstanding care and support required by our clients.
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- Our hourly rates start from £9.50p/hr to £12p/hr increasing based on length of service, experience and qualifications.
- We offer various shift patterns to support a family work-life balance.
- As the company grows we aim to promote within the company so there is scope for career progression, with training provided.
- We pay for your DBS check and uniform is provided.
- We work in partnership with Care Academy, providing you with discounts, offers and deals from Herts Rewards.
- Opportunities to apply as an apprentice.
- Pension scheme enrolment.
As a Care Assistant, you will be helping clients to live independently as possible in their own homes, supporting them to make healthy choices about their care and be involved in them having a voice. You will support them with their everyday living and this includes:
- Daily Living: Assisting with daily life, prompting or administering medication, prompting moving around for those less mobile, planning meals, assist with eating and drinking.
- Community: Encouraging clients to not lose community access, by attending their chosen activities in the community according to their care plan and risk assessment.
- Companionship: Building professional relationships with clients and their families and those they have given consent to share information with. Assisting with their emotional, social and spiritual needs whilst promoting independence and choice.
- Personal Care: Supporting clients with their care needs according to their individual care and support plan. This may include washing and dressing, continence needs, shaving and dental hygiene.
Are you the right person?
Yes, if you are caring and compassionate and ready to make a difference in someone's life.
Yes, even if you do not have experience as we will train you and have an excellent induction programme to ensure you are confident in your new role.
Yes, if you have other skills that can be transferred like active listening, empathy, and being observant.
Yes if you drive BUT we do take on non-drivers because we have some shifts where you can double up with a driver or walk between calls.
Yes if you can commit to working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm and available to work every other weekend.
