Experienced Care Assistant

Abbots Care; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider, Abbots Care, and make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. You will provide essential support, assist with personal care, and help clients achieve independence while receiving competitive pay and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible contracts of up to 40 hours per week

Paid mileage at 40p per mile

Paid training and DBS checks

Excellent career progression with ongoing paid training

Opportunities for further training and qualifications

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Discounts on major brands

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support roles.
• Access to vehicle required.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Helping people transition safely from hospital to independent living.
• Visiting Service Users to provide outlined care and support.
• Administering medication and monitoring vital signs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time Management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Looking for a job where you can help people enjoy life again?

At Abbots Care, we pride ourselves on changing people’s lives for the better. We are looking for individuals who can make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, you will need access to your own vehicle.

As we are not currently able to provide sponsorship, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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 at the core of our work.

We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and ensuring our staff have access to specialist training, career development, and well-being support.

The role will include tasks such as:

1. Helping people leave hospital promptly and transition safely back to independent living at home.
2. Visiting Service Users in their homes to provide care and support as outlined in the Care Plan.
3. Providing personal care, administering medication, monitoring vital signs, assisting with exercises, and domestic tasks if needed.
4. Liaising with medical professionals such as district nurses and pharmacies.

The goal is to rehabilitate, maximize potential, and support Service Users in activities that promote independence and monitor well-being.

Working hours are between 7am-10pm, with shift patterns of 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm, including alternate weekends.

We offer competitive pay rates of £13.43 per hour on weekdays and £15.50 per hour on weekends.

*Note: The hourly rate is subject to holding an NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care.

What we offer:

• Flexible contracts of up to 40 hours per week
• Paid mileage at 40p per mile
• Paid training and DBS checks
• Excellent career progression with ongoing paid training
• Opportunities for further training and qualifications, including Level 2 and 3 Diplomas and specialist training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Discounts on major brands

Top reasons to join us:

Rewarding work: Making a difference in someone’s day, week, or month brings great satisfaction.

Flexibility: We value work-life balance.

Variety: No two days are the same in care.

Qualifications: We provide comprehensive training and support, paying for your courses and time spent training.

Our perks: Competitive pay, excellent mileage rates, supportive management, and an open-door policy.

Join Abbots Care and become part of a family that values its staff. We are committed to providing top-tier training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role.