Care Assistant

Care By Us Limited; Hoddesdon; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Guaranteed hours

Enhanced pay for weekends & bank hols

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300)

Blue Light Card eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Care By Us Limited is seeking compassionate care professionals in the UK to provide companionship, medication support, nutrition, and daily living assistance. You will help with mobility, health monitoring, and personal care while documenting care activities accurately.

Full or part‑time roles are available with paid training, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression. We value empathy, reliability, and teamwork in a locally focused role.

Formación

• Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a naturally caring nature.
• Patience and active listening to understand clients' needs.
• Resilience and adaptability for varying days and clients.
• Keen eye for detail to spot changes in health or well‑being.
• Ability to use initiative and stay calm under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training.
• Great communication and collaborative team spirit.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsabilidades

• Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
• Medication management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
• Nutrition & mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
• Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
• Mobility assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
• Health monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
• Social inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
• Emotional support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
• Documentation – accurate record keeping
• Safety & emergency response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Conocimientos

Empathy

Reliability

Patience

Active listening

Resilience

Adaptability

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Communication

Team player

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

What Else You’ll Help With

• Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
• Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
• Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
• Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
• Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
• Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
• Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
• Documentation – accurate record keeping
• Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!)

You don’t need formal care experience! The skills you’ve gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or running a household are exactly what makes a brilliant Care Professional. Full, paid training is provided. We’re looking for:

• Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others

• Reliability, punctuality, and a naturally caring nature

• Patience and active listening skills to truly understand our clients' needs

• Resilience and adaptability—because no two days (or clients!) are exactly the same

• A keen eye for detail to spot any changes in a client's health or well-being

• The ability to use your initiative and stay calm under pressure

• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in continuous training

• Great communication and a collaborative team spirit

• The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
• Death in Service payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits & Well-being platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
• Flexible hours – part-time and full-time
• Local work with paid mileage
• Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays
• Paid training – online and face-to-face
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• The backing of the largest care company in the UK
• No experience required

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.