Community Care & Outreach Worker – 40hrs; Driver

CCH Group; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage allowance

Enhanced Bank Holiday rates

Opportunity to become permanent

Job summary

Care By Us Welham Green is recruiting three Care & Community Support Workers to deliver preventative breaks across Hertfordshire. You’ll visit people at home, support unpaid carers, and help communities stay connected.

You’ll travel between towns, drive your own vehicle, and commit to 40 hours per week on a six-month fixed-term contract with the chance to go permanent. Training is provided and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Availability to work 40 contracted hours per week.
• A driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work.
• Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire.
• A caring, respectful and approachable manner.
• Confidence communicating with people from different backgrounds.
• The ability to work independently, with support from your team.
• A proactive approach to community engagement and promoting the service.
• Reliability, organisation and flexibility as service needs change.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that gives carers a break.
• Support people in their own homes using individual care plans.
• Provide companionship, conversation and meaningful activities.
• Support personal care where required, maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Help people feel safe, comfortable and reassured while their carer is away.

Skills

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Willing to travel

People skills

Independence

Community engagement

Reliability

Job description

Care By Us Welham Green is recruiting three Care & Community Support Workers to deliver preventative breaks across Hertfordshire. You’ll visit people at home, support unpaid carers, and help communities stay connected.

You’ll travel between towns, drive your own vehicle, and commit to 40 hours per week on a six-month fixed-term contract with the chance to go permanent. Training is provided and mileage is reimbursed.