Care Assistant - Hemel Hempstead

Home Instead; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves providing essential care and support to individuals in their homes. Applicants must have a caring personality, good communication skills in English, a full driving licence, and the right to work in the UK. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive hourly rates starting from £13 per hour, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Paid mileage at 35p per mile

Quarterly reviews on hourly rates

£150 referral scheme

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Company events

Pension scheme

Supportive environment with an open door policy

Qualifications

• Full training provided, no prior qualifications or experience needed.
• Must have a caring personality and good communication skills in English.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle is required.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Assisting residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Supporting residents with mobility.
• Helping with daily activities such as meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Running errands like food shopping and collecting prescriptions.

Skills

Caring personality

Good communication skills in English

Job description

Job Description

Home Instead Hemel Hempstead and Chilterns are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Care Assistants in Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas, including Berkhamstead, Tring, Bovingdon, Kings Langley, and Princes Risborough.

Our Care Assistants play a vital role in providing essential care and support to individuals in their homes. Previous social care experience is not necessary, but a full right to work in the UK and access to your own vehicle are essential. We offer flexible shifts throughout mornings, evenings, and weekends, with night shifts and live-in opportunities available.

What We Offer

• Paid mileage at 35p per mile
• Competitive hourly rates from £13 an hour with quarterly reviews
• £150 referral scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Support to obtain nationally recognized Care Certificate and NVQs
• Ongoing training and development
• Company events
• Pension scheme
• Open door policy and supportive environment

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Assisting residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting residents with mobility
• Helping with daily activities such as meal preparation and medication reminders
• Running errands like food shopping and collecting prescriptions

Qualifications

• No qualifications or experience required; full training provided
• Must have a caring personality and good communication skills in English
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

We understand work-life balance and offer various shift timings. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and all roles are subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference, please apply now or contact Robyn, our Recruitment Manager, at 01442 233599. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.