Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004058
Company Name: Walfinch
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Bricket Wood, London Colney, St Albans
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment , Substance Misuse , Neurological Conditions
Pay/Salary: £14.00 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Up to Full-Time Hours - Shifts: Between 07:00 - 21:00 + Some Weekend Work
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: 0 Hours Contract

About the Company

 

We are Walfinch. We provide domiciliary care in people's homes in the St Albans and Stevenage areas.

Our Values are Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable and have high ethical standards, whilst building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Excellence: We have a passion for what we do and we look beyond the present to deliver to deliver future value. Teamwork: We achieve more when we collaborate by sharing our skills, knowledge and experience, working as one team effectively towards the same goal. Fun: We find ways to have fun because we enjoy what we do. We believe in work-life balance which increases productivity.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • Job fulfilment 
  • Great career opportunities
  • 24/7 support from Walfinch Management
  • competitive wage plus enhanced rate on Bank Holiday.
  • Part-time or full-time hours
  • Flexible work pattern to meet business needs.
  • Friendly and supportive office team.
  • Opportunity to undertake specialist training and develop your skills into a senior role.
  • After successful completion on probation, option to enrol on Qualifications in Health and Social Care (Level 2, 3 & 5)

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Personal care: Assist with hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care
  • Support with nutrition: Encourage healthy diets and eating methods according to the care plans
  • Assisting with shopping: Complete on client's request with finance form and receipt
  • Assist with mobility: Use hoists or aids, help with physical activities requiring support
  • Companionship care: Build relationships with clients, their families, and friends

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • Due to nature of the job, driving is essential for this role
  • Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes
  • Ability to prioritise workloads
  • Reliable and flexible
  • You must have excellent communications skills and the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around them