Female Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hertford seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to support female service users in living independently with dignity and confidence. No prior experience is needed as full paid training will be provided. Ideal candidates will possess genuine compassion and strong communication skills. The role offers enhanced benefits, career progression opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Join our team to transform care today.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay

Death in Service benefit

Pension scheme

Benefits & Well-being platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to Work scheme

300 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)

Flexible hours (full or part-time)

Local work with paid mileage

Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay

Paid training online & face-to-face

Career progression opportunities

Access to in-house app

Backing of the largest care company in the UK

Qualifications

• Genuine compassion and respect for others.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Reliability and a caring nature.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily living and personal care.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and social activities.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Assisting with meal preparation and medication.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Your Role as a Care Assistant

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our female service users to live independently with dignity and confidence. No two days are the same you'll be making a difference both at home and within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily living and personal care
• Promoting independence dignity and choice
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and social activities
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with meal preparation household tasks and medication
• Supporting mobility and rehabilitation following hospital stays

Additional Support You’ll Provide

• Companionship and social interaction
• Medication collection and reminders
• Nutrition and mealtime assistance
• Housekeeping and light cleaning
• Mobility support and safe use of aids
• Health observation and reporting
• Promoting social inclusion and family contact
• Emotional reassurance and listening support
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Emergency response and safety awarenessCollaboration with families colleagues and healthcare professionals

Qualifications

What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!)

No experience No problem!

We provide full paid training all you need is compassion reliability and a desire to make a difference.

Genuine compassion and respect for others

Strong communication and listening skills

A positive can-do attitude

Reliability and a caring nature

The right to work in the UK

What You’ll Receive

• Enhanced maternity adoption and paternity pay
• Death in Service benefit
• Pension scheme
• Benefits & Well-being platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 300 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
• Flexible hours full or part time
• Local work with paid mileage
• Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
• Paid training online & face-to-face
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Backing of the largest care company in the UK
• No prior experience required

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes

If you're ready for a career adventure that's more rewarding than a rollercoaster through a chocolate factory apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.

Equal Opportunities

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

This role is advertised as female-only due to the nature of the support provided and is therefore exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1