Care Assistant

HCPA; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Welwyn Garden City. The role involves assisting service users with personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants should be compassionate, trustworthy, and possess a full UK driving licence. The company offers excellent flexible working conditions and includes paid training opportunities as well as various discounts for employees.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Holiday pay

Paid training sessions

Access to discount codes and cashback

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Deliver compassionate care to service users.
• Be trustworthy and able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate responsibility and a positive attitude towards work.
• Treat all service users with respect and dignity.
• Maintain confidentiality of service users’ information.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care tasks.
• Prepare meals and administer medication as guided.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene for users.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Monitor and report safeguarding issues promptly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Trustworthiness

Responsibility

Positive attitude

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Medow Care Services Ltd is a family owned company established on strong caring values, with a vision of providing an unrivalled quality care service to people who need it the most. With a high bench-mark for standards, the company aims to always work hand in hand with Service Users, and their families, in consensus with Local Authorities and the Care Quality Commission’s standards. For our aims to translate into the quality care we envision, the company employs a committed and dedicated team of care workers through to managers, to deliver an exceptionally professional and friendly service. Our care services cater for all adults.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

We can offer you:

• Excellent flexible working conditions.
• One weekend on, one weekend off.
• Holiday pay provided.
• Paid training sessions.
• Ongoing training opportunities.

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

And a lot more...

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: Shifts available between 06:00 - 20:00

• Assist service users with personal care (washing, skincare, toileting, dressing).
• Prepare meals and administer medication as per guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene (making beds, cleaning commodes, catheter care).
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for service users.
• Monitor and promptly report any safeguarding issues.

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

For this role we require you to:

• Deliver compassionate care to all service users.
• Be trustworthy and able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate responsibility and a positive attitude towards work.
• Treat all service users with respect and dignity.
• Maintain confidentiality of service users’ information.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle.