Care Assistant

HCPA; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare provider in Letchworth is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support a young client with cerebral palsy in their home. The role involves providing tailored care to assist with daily activities, promoting independence, and enhancing the client's quality of life. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to work flexible shifts, making a meaningful impact in the client's daily routine. Competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive industry hourly pay

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Free study towards NVQ Level 2

Earn £150 for employee referral

Early Pay App

Pension and annual holidays

Paid ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to provide companionship and build trust with customers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills to ensure client safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Administer medication and prepare meals.
• Maintain records of visits and report changes to the office.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care

Job description

About the Company

Company Overview

Since 2005, Caremark has been dedicated to providing homecare to help individuals live independently in the comfort of their own homes in North Hertfordshire. We deliver high‑quality home care services to people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, or social status. Our wide range of care services includes companionship, personal care, dementia support, respite care, overnight assistance, reablement care, live‑in care, complex care, palliative care, and children’s services.

The Role

We have a highly rewarding complex care role to support a young customer living with cerebral palsy in their home in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.

This role involves providing tailored, compassionate care to assist with daily activities, promote independence, and enhance their overall quality of life within the comfort of their home environment and community.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive industry hourly pay
• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between customer visits
• Free study towards NVQ Level 2 and above in Adult Social Care
• Earn £150 for employee referral and be eligible for further awards for carer of the month and year.
• Early Pay App to access up to 20% of your pay in advance of payday
• Participation in company events
• All employees of Caremark North Herts and Stevenage are entitled to pension and annual holidays.
• Discount vouchers from Care Professional Academy
• Blue Light Discount Card
• On site parking at the office and parking permits when visit customers.
• Paid ongoing training and development

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week – Shifts between: 09:00 – 22:00

Principal Responsibilities:

• Show up with a smile to provide companionship and build trust with customer and family.
• To assist with getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings.
• Support with personal care including showering, getting dressed and toileting.
• Administering of medication.
• Preparation of meals and assistance with feeding.
• Basic upkeep of living space like making of bed, loading and unloading of dishwasher.
• Taking customer to appointments in the community including doctor’s appointments, supermarket visits, bowling, etc.
• Maintain records of each visit and report changes to the office in a timely manner.

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

Person Specification

This role is ideal for a calm, confident individual who easily build trust and maintain dignity in care. The successful candidate will be assertive and able to maintain clear boundaries while encouraging positive routines and supporting the client’s independence. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll need to effectively engage with clients, the office, promote structure, and foster relationships.

• Able to use positive encouragement and creative methods to help the client take part in daily routines, social activities, and therapy, even if they are initially resistant.
• Shows good problem‑solving skills by understanding situations and making thoughtful decisions to support the client’s safety, wellbeing, and independence.
• It is desirable, but not necessary to have previous experience of learning disabilities and epilepsy. It would also be helpful to have an interest in films, music and craft.

Working Hours:

This role follows a weekly shift pattern which is subject to vary each week within the core hours. The hours of work varies within the core hours of 9am to 10pm.

Shift options:

• 09:00am – 02:00pm / 02:00pm – 10:00pm
• 02:00pm – 10:00pm
• 02:00pm – 08:00pm
• Weekdays & Weekends available