Care Assistant - Across Hertfordshire / Essex border - Tallis House - Waltham Abbey

Runwood Homes; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking passionate Care Assistants to join their diverse team promoting independence and supporting residents' well-being. Flexible roles available across homes in Essex and Hertfordshire, with full training provided. Candidates should have empathy, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training

Quality, fully funded training

Employee Assistance Scheme

Various discounts for travel, restaurants, and leisure

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential; training provided.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ in Health and Social Care advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence in a safe, caring environment.
• Engage residents in fun and meaningful activities.
• Support highest standards of person-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care

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Care Assistant - Across Hertfordshire / Essex border - Tallis House - Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey

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Client:

Runwood Homes

Location:

Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the role:

Our diverse and inclusive group of carers share a prevailing passion to make a difference to the lives of our residents. You too could be part of our committed team promoting independence in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Our home encourages involvement in a range of fun, stimulating, and meaningful activities to put a smile on the faces of the people we are privileged to work with.

We are looking for Care Assistants who can work flexibly in our homes around the Essex and Hertfordshire border. This is a bank contract, and you will be required to travel to homes in the area on an as-and-when basis. A driving license is preferred for this role.

About you:

Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through.

Holding an NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care would be advantageous or a willingness to work towards this. We are able to support you in obtaining this qualification on a fully funded apprenticeship supplied by external providers.

You will have excellent communication skills with a can-do attitude and the compassion required to deliver the highest standard of person-centered care.

We do not simply go to work each day - we enter the home of some of the most wonderful people you could meet and help them live their lives to the full. Do not take our word for it, come and join us and see for yourself.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing paid training.
• Quality, fully funded training to enhance your skills and develop your career.
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to your immediate family.
• Access to various discounts, Travel, Restaurants, Days Out, Leisure.