Care Assistant - Extra Care

Herts at Home; Sandridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Uniform provided

Paid training

Blue light card

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible working

Career progression

Herts Rewards discounts

Job summary

Herts at Home is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide high-quality care to older adults in their own homes and extra care settings in North Hertfordshire. The role focuses on person-centred support, including helping with daily activities and emotional encouragement, within a friendly team.

Shifts are predominantly weekends with at least one weekday, with paid training, DBS and uniform funded, and a commitment to career progression through ongoing support and development

Qualifications

• Caring, responsible, empathetic, understanding and proactive individuals.
• Friendly, supportive team player delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to older people as outlined in their care plans.
• Moving and handling and using other techniques to provide more specialist support.
• Helping people to express their wishes/preferences/like and dislikes.
• Offering emotional support and encouragement.
• Adhering to risk assessments and supporting people with behaviours that challenge.
• Medication administration.

Job description

Care Assistant - Extra Care

Company: Herts at Home

Role: Care Assistant - Extra Care

Pay: £14.47 per hour

Working Pattern: Predominately weekends with one week day shift

Location: Parkside View, Chiltern Road, St Albans

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.

About the role

Here’s why you should work for us:

• We pay you £14.47 per hour – (Enhanced bank holiday pay) from the beginning of your shift to the end.

• We will pay for your DBS and uniform

• Paid training

• Blue light card

• Refer a friend scheme

• We offer flexible working but it will be great if you can work evenings and weekends.

• 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

  A little bit about the Role and Responsibilities:

• Providing support to older people as outlined in their care plans.

• Moving and handling and using other techniques to provide more specialist support.

• Helping people to express their wishes/preferences/like and dislikes.

• Offering emotional support and encouragement.

• Adhering to risk assessments and supporting people with behaviours that challenge.

• Medication administration.

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.

If you wish to discuss the role in further detail please contact The Recruitment Team on 01438 845 220 - [e-mail]

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.