Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004078
Company Name: Anchusa Care Limited
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Hitchin
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Physical Disability
Pay/Salary: £14 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 21 - 40 Hours Per Week - 07:00 - 14:00 / 16:00 - 22:00 + Every Other Weekend
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

 

Anchusa Care is looking for kind, compassionate people to join our ever-growing team of Anchusa Angels. We’re an award-winning, family-run organisation, proudly supporting our local community with high-quality care since 2016.
 
Being a Care Assistant is a truly rewarding role, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference every single day. At Anchusa Care, you’ll also have genuine opportunities to grow, with access to recognised qualifications and clear pathways for career development.
 

We are committed to delivering outstanding care — the kind of care we would want for our own loved ones. If you share our values and want to be part of a team that cares with compassion, respect and dedication, we’d love to hear from you.  

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • Competitive rate of £14ph
  • Paid mileage of 35 pence per mile
  • Paid training and DBS
  • BLUE LIGHT CARD - range of official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more! 
  • Paid, ongoing training and development
  • Flexible working hours

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

 

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

We work on a two week shift pattern:

  • Week one you work Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun.
  • Week Two you work Weds, Thurs, Fri 

Duties:

  • Companionship
  • Support with domestic tasks
  • Support with medication
  • Support with social activities
  • Support with personal hygene needs

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

Due to the nature of the role and being community based you will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.