Experienced Care Assistant

Abbots Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider focused on rehabilitating and maximizing potential for vulnerable individuals. This role offers flexibility, rewarding work, and excellent career progression opportunities, while providing essential support and care to those in need. Candidates must have access to a vehicle and hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Paid mileage at 40p per mile

Paid training and DBS checks

Excellent career progression

Opportunities for further qualifications

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Discounts on major brands

Qualifications

• Access to own vehicle is required.
• Compassionate individuals needed to support vulnerable people.
• Willingness to undergo training and gain qualifications provided by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals transitioning from hospital to independent living.
• Perform personal care and administer medication.
• Liaise with medical professionals and support Service Users in various activities.

Skills

Compassion

Personal care

Medication administration

Monitoring vital signs

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above 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 compassionate 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, you must have the right to work in the UK 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 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:

• Helping people leave hospital promptly and safely transition back to independent living at home.
• Visiting Service Users in their homes to provide care and support as outlined in their Care Plan.
• Performing personal care, administering medication, monitoring vital signs, assisting with exercises, and domestic tasks if needed.
• 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: £13.43 per hour on weekdays and £15.50 per hour on weekends.

*Hourly rate is applicable if you hold 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 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.

Flexibility: We value work-life balance.

Variety: No two days are the same, making this a fulfilling career.

Qualifications: We provide comprehensive training and opportunities to gain qualifications, covering the cost of courses and training time.

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 offer the best training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role.

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