Care Worker

Blue River Home Care Ltd.; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Holiday pay

Pension

Job summary

Blue River Home Care Ltd. is seeking caring and reliable Home Care Assistants to support clients across London, Hertfordshire and Essex. The role includes companionship, personal care, shopping, meal preparation and housework, with up to 70 hours per week available.

Pay ranges from £13.50 to £15.00 per hour, with holiday pay, pension and travel expenses provided. Full and part-time hours are available, and a DBS check may be required after interview.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to client needs.
• Reliable and punctual with a professional attitude.
• Flexible availability to cover varying shifts.
• Able to work as part of a team and uphold company values.
• Good communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care as required.
• Assist with shopping, meal preparation and light housework.
• Support clients to maintain independence and dignity.
• Travel to and work with clients across London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
• Ensure safety and comfort, reporting changes to supervisors.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Communication

Job description

Carer (Care Assistant)

from £13.50 per hour to £15.00 per hour plus holiday pay, pension and travel expenses

Full and Part Time Hours up to 70 hours per week

We are looking for caring and reliable Home Care Assistants to join our expanding team supporting clients in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. If helping others inspires you, then a career as a care assistant is just for you and we would like to hear from you.

Our clients need help in lots of different ways: for companionship, shopping, meal preparation, housework, to keep on top of things at home or with personal care. Whatever their needs, they all should be treated with dignity and respect.

What qualities do I need for this role?

• Caring, compassionate and well presented
• Has had experience of caring for a family member or friend
• Looks for a rewarding job
• Has flexibility to work the hours needed to provide support to our clients
• Is a team player who can represent our values and ethos
• Genuinely wants to make a difference

This is also an excellent opportunity for experienced Home Care Assistants that want to work for a provider that focuses on quality and that gives time to their staff to be able to make a real difference.

Applicants with the following availability will be welcomed:

• Weekdays - Early mornings and throughout the day
• Weekdays - Evenings
• Weekends - All hours

Why work for us?

• We are a friendly, professional, well established and expanding company
• You will have regular clients to keep travelling to a minimum and to ensure excellent continuity of care is provided
• You will only work within London, Hertfordshire and Essex depending on where you live
• You will receive ongoing training, support and funded national qualifications
• We pay full travel expenses for our staff

We were rated TOP 20 HOME CARE PROVIDERS - EAST OF ENGLAND for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025

There is a genuine opportunity to develop a rewarding career and progress within the care industry

You will need to complete a DBS check upon successful interview.