Experienced Care Assistant

Abbots Care; Redbourn; On-site; GBP 18,501 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage at 40p per mile

Paid training and DBS

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility in work hours

Discounts on big brands

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate caregivers to support vulnerable individuals in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily living activities and rehabilitation efforts. Ideal candidates should hold an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and have their own vehicle. We offer competitive pay rates, flexible contracts, and excellent career progression opportunities, fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Help people leave the hospital and transition back home.
• Visit service users to provide care per their care plan.
• Administer medication and monitor vital signs.
• Liaise with medical professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Looking for a job where you can help people to enjoy life again? At Abbots Care we pride ourselves on changing people’s lives for the better, we are looking for people that could make a positive impact on the life of a vulnerable person. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to have access to your own vehicle. As we are not currently able to provide sponsorship you are required to have your own right to work in the UK in order to apply for this role.

Who are Abbots Care?

Founded in 1995 as a small family business, Abbots Care is now a multi award‑winning, CQC rated Outstanding care provider with family values still very much at the heart of what we do. As well as being committed to providing the very best care for our clients we make sure our staff have access to specialist training pathways, career development opportunities and well‑being support.

Role Responsibilities

• Helping people to leave hospital as soon as is practicably possible and to safely transition back to living at home as independently as possible.
• Visiting Service Users in their own homes to provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan.
• All aspects of personal care, administering medication, monitoring of vital signs, exercise and domestic tasks if needed.
• Liaising with medical professionals such as district nurses and pharmacies.

The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise potential, to support and enable Service Users in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their well‑being.

Working hours are between 7am–10pm with shift patterns of 7am–2pm and 4pm–10pm which are inclusive of alternate weekends.

Pay and Rates

We offer high pay rates of £13.43 per hour on weekdays and £15.50 per hour on weekends. The hourly rate is subject to holding an NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care.

What We Offer

• Flexible contracts available of up to 40 hours a week.
• Paid mileage at 40p per mile.
• Paid training and paid DBS.
• Excellent career progression with ongoing paid training.
• Ongoing opportunities for additional training and progression including Level 2 and 3 Diplomas and specialist training.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Discounts on big brands.

Top Five Reasons to Join Our Team

• Feeling of reward – There is no better feeling than knowing you have made a difference to someone’s day, week or even month.
• Flexibility – We understand the importance of having a work life balance.
• Variety – No day is ever the same and this truly is a special part of working in care.
• Real qualifications – Unlike other care providers, we offer a full range of training and opportunities to gain qualifications; we also pay for your training course as well as the time you have spent training with us.
• Perks – Competitive pay rates, market leading mileage pay, fantastic management team and open‑door policy in our branches.

When you join Abbots Care, you join a family like no other. We pride ourselves on the quality of the staff we employ, and when you join us, you will receive the absolute best training and ongoing support to help you in your role.