Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA002857
Company Name: Herts at Home
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Older Adults
Pay/Salary: £14.80 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 7am to 2pm, 4pm to 10pm and 2pm to 10pm
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract

About the Company

 

Herts at Home is a domiciliary care provider working with Hertfordshire County Council and we provide care for people living in their own homes in the community. We have been rated as "good" by the CQC in December 2019 and are striving for "outstanding".

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • We are committed to providing our staff with comprehensive paid training, regular ongoing support throughout your career. We promote your professional career development
  • Herts Rewards – Offering you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsbury's, New Look, cinema tickets, leisure centers and much more!)
  • Work with a friendly, supportive team that shares a passion for providing an excellent level of person-centered care.
  • 40p per mile paid milage and travel time paid 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Providing support to older people as outlined in their care plans to include personal care and adhering to risk assessments.
  • Carrying out moving and assisting techniques specific to the clients' needs
  • Supporting people to express their choices, promoting their individuality and independence about their care decisions
  • Providing emotional support

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • Caring, responsible, empathetic, understanding, proactive and great sense of humour.
  • A passion for delivering high-quality care to vulnerable adults with a variety of needs.Able to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team to meet the needs of the people we support
  • Comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required
  • Experience in care would be an advantage but not essential as training provided, but training will be given so we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience