Care Assistant - Extra Care

Herts at Home; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend

Job summary

Herts at Home is seeking a part-time Care Assistant - Extra Care to support adults in their own homes and Extra Care settings across North Hertfordshire. The role is based at Peter Sell House, Hitchin, with morning and evening shifts, including every other weekend.

Full training is provided and DBS clearance is required before starting. You will join a friendly team delivering high-quality, person-centred care, promoting independence and dignity for service users.

Qualifications

• Experience as a care worker would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided.
• Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before commencement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Work a mix of morning and evening shifts, including some weekends.
• Obtain DBS clearance and complete required training.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Care Assistant - Extra Care

Role: Care Assistant - Extra Care

Location: Peter Sell House, Hitchin

Hours: Part time 25 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.47 per hour

Working Hours: A combination of mornings 7.30am - 12.30pm & evenings 5pm -10pm. Every other weekend working will be required

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship

Herts at Home is a care provider working with Hertfordshire County Council, providing care for people living in their own homes in the community and also in independent living schemes (Extra Care) across the North Herts area.

Would you like the opportunity to enhance the life of a vulnerable adult?

Do you consider yourself caring, enthusiastic, responsible and understanding?

If so, Herts at Home would love to hear from you.

We’re seeking caring, responsible, empathetic, understanding and proactive individuals with a great sense of humour to deliver high quality care to vulnerable adults with a variety of needs.

Why work for Herts at Home?

• Competitive pay of £14.47 per hour from the beginning of your shift to the end.
• Annual salary reviews
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• We pay for your DBS and uniform
• Paid ongoing training
• Access to Blue light card
• Refer a friend scheme
• Career progression. We are committed to developing our staff and offer comprehensive paid training and regular ongoing support throughout your career.
• We are part of the Herts Rewards programme – giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, M&S).
• You will work with a friendly, supportive team who share a passion for the delivery of high standard person-centred care.

About the role

Am I the Right Person for the Job?

You are if you:

• Have a passion for delivering high quality care to a wide variety of older people.
• Are able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Are comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required.
• Experience as a care worker would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience.
• Roles will encompass morning and evening shifts, weekday and weekend working. Some also include a sleep over shift. If you are unsure what this means, please call us - we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before commencement of employment.

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career advancement within our organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

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.