Compassionate Care Assistant — Full‑Time, Varied Shifts

Innovate Care Group; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 20,457 - 23,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Pension scheme

Weekly payroll

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Innovate Care Group in Rickmansworth is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred support in clients' homes. You will work across day and night shifts, developing non-verbal communication skills, supporting activities, and helping with daily living tasks.

This role offers full-time hours with guaranteed shifts, training, and a supportive team including a Care-Coordinator and Clinical Lead. You will need a valid UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show empathy.
• Reliable, punctual and emotionally resilient in a care setting.
• Flexible approach to shifts and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Help develop non-verbal communication skills using Intensive Interaction and Makaton Signing (training provided).
• Support participation in community activities including farming, swimming, dining out, and walks.
• Facilitate involvement in music projects and collaborations with local groups.
• Assist with meals and receive training in diet and nutrition to support needs.
• Provide dignified personal care and maintain safe environments at home and outings.
• Work with a team to implement the support plan and communicate with family and carers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Innovate Care Group in Rickmansworth is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred support in clients' homes. You will work across day and night shifts, developing non-verbal communication skills, supporting activities, and helping with daily living tasks.

This role offers full-time hours with guaranteed shifts, training, and a supportive team including a Care-Coordinator and Clinical Lead. You will need a valid UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.