Care Assistant

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Uniform provided

Company phone provided

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary reviews

Herts Rewards

Job summary

Herts at Home is seeking Community Care Assistants to join our expanding team in Hitchin, Letchworth, and Royston. You'll support clients to live independently at home, providing person-centred care and assistance tailored to individual needs in a local area.

You’ll work as part of a friendly, professional team with a clear progression path and ongoing training, while enjoying benefits including DBS and uniform funding, a company phone, and generous mileage payments.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring by nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to clients in homes or community settings.
• Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to healthcare professionals.
• Assist with meals and nutritional needs.
• Support mobility and safe moving techniques.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Teamwork and independence

Job description

Care Assistant (VCS)

Role: Community Care Assistant - Full Time & Part Time

Pay Rate: £15.53 Per Hour & 40p Per Mile

Shift Times: Mornings 7am - 2pm Evenings 4pm - 10pm. Weekend Work

Contracts:

• Full Time 38 - 40 Hours Per Week

• Part Time 10 - 30 hours per week

• Bank work also available

Please note:

A valid drivers licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role

We are unable to offer sponsorship

Job Summary
We are looking for caring, reliable, and dedicated Community Care Assistants to join our growing team. Due to continued expansion, we have opportunities available within our community teams based in Hitchin, Letchworth, and Royston, working within a designated local area.

As a Community Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting people to remain independent in their own homes. You will provide person-centred care and assistance tailored to individual needs, helping with daily living activities, promoting wellbeing, and enabling people to live safely and comfortably within their community.

This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives while working as part of a friendly, supportive, and professional team.

Why join Herts at Home

• We pay for your DBS, Uniform and company phone

• £15.53 per hour & 40 pence per mile paid mileage between your calls

• Enhanced bank holiday pay

• Annual salary reviews

• Herts Rewards - Employee discount programme

• Access to Blue Light Card

• £100 Amazon voucher with our Refer a friend Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing support

• Pension

• Paid and ongoing training & apprenticeship opportunities to gain recognised qualifications

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff recognition scheme

About the role

About Herts at Home

Herts at Home are a lead care provider working with Hertfordshire county council and we provide care for people living in their own homes in the community.

Duties:

• Provide direct care and support to clients in their homes or community settings

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

• Administer medications according to prescribed schedules

• Monitor and record clients' vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals

• Assist with meal planning and preparation, ensuring clients' dietary needs are met

• Carrying out moving and assisting techniques specific to the clients needs.

• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive and nurturing environment

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and progress -Medication Administration

About the company

Herts at Home Limited, established in 2018, is a care provider wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council. The company offers local care services, including support at home, reablement and Extra Care aiming to deliver high-quality care that enables individuals to maintain their independence and engage in activities they value.

Required Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate client needs
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written