Care Assistant

Quantum Care; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Hertford is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. The role provides essential support to residents, with no prior experience needed as training is offered from day one. Responsibilities include caring for older people with dignity and respect while meeting their physical, emotional, and social needs. The position is full-time, requiring shifts including weekends and holidays. Excellent benefits include competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and access to retail discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with enhancements

Career development opportunities

First class in house training

Free Employee Assistant Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; empathy and positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to meet physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of caring for older people with compassion.
• Provide support to maintain dignity and enjoyment of life.
• Work shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Job description

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

Care Assistant

Full Time

Weekdays and alternate weekends required

Who we are looking for:

• 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.

If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:

• Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones.
• First class in house training provided from day one.
• Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
• Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years’ service).
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• Access to retail discounts and offers.

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.