Care Assistant

Quantum Care; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

In-house training

EAP 24/7 support

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Retail discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Mountbatten Lodge in Hemel Hempstead. The role is part-time (25 hours/week) with weekday and weekend shifts, delivering person-centred support to residents in a 60-bed home rated Good by the CQC.

You will assist residents with daily activities, support social events, and work with a friendly team to maintain dignity and independence while following health and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Empathetic with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to care for older people with compassion and respect.
• Induction training and ongoing development opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for residents.
• Utilise resources and a computer to inform families about activities.
• Work with the care team to tailor activities to residents' needs.
• Encourage residents to pursue hobbies and personal goals.
• Help create a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
• Support special events, celebrations and seasonal activities in the home.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Promote dignity, respect and person-centred care at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Computer skills

Job description

Care Assistant

Contract: Part Time- Perm

Hour: 25 hours per week

Pay: £13.61 per hour weekdays & £14.61 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 9am - 2pm- Weekdays and alternative Weekends (some late shifts maybe available)

Location: Old Crabtree Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EX

Quantum Care is a noforprofit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking an Care Assistant to join our welcoming team at Mountbatten Lodge Care Home in Hemel Hempstead. As part of the Quantum Care family, colleagues benefit from working for an organisation that reinvests its resources into delivering exceptional care and supporting employee development. Mountbatten Lodge is a 60 bed residential home rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with an Outstanding rating in the Responsive category

As an Care Assistant, you will provide compassionate person-cantered care and support residents with respect and dignity to maintain independence.

What You'll Bring

• It is not necessary to have previous experience of working in a similar care environment because, as long as you are an empathetic individual who has a positive attitude and good communication skills, our first-class training will do the rest.
• You will be able to undertake all aspects of caring for older people with compassion and respect in order to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents.
• Our staff have access to first class induction training and ongoing learning and development opportunities including the opportunity to work towards industry recognised qualifications.
• Our Homes operate on a 24/7, 365-day basis therefore you will need to be able to work shifts (including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays).
• You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for this job.
• Have good computer skills

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of engaging activates and social events for residents
• Utilise the resources and computer to plan and inform families on resident activities

• Work closely with the care team to ensure activities are tailored to residents' physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Encourage residents to pursue their hobbies, interests and personal goals.
• Help create a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
• Support special events, celebrations, themed days and seasonal activities within the home.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice and person-centred care at all times.

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstclass inhouse training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesdriven workplace where your contribution truly matters

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