Full or Part Time Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; Little London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks Care Professionals to offer compassionate care in client homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and companionship. No prior experience required, just a kind heart and communication skills. Flexible hours are available, with guaranteed hours for selected candidates. Competitive benefits are offered, including paid training and vacation time.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Death in Service payment

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassion that shines through in everything you do.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to delivering respectful care.
• Valid driving licence and vehicle access required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in clients' homes.
• Assist with medication and mobility.
• Prepare meals and provide companionship.
• Document care activities and changes in wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Right to work in the UK

Valid driving licence

Job description

Overview

At Care By Us, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone's life. Whether you're helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.

Where You'll Be

Bishops Stortford - Havers, Birchanger, Hockerill, Thorley. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates! Enjoy the security of regular, consistent work with flexible scheduling. Applicants must be fully flexible across all shift patterns, including weekends.

What You'll Do

As a Care Professional, you'll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do. Your role will include:

• Supporting with personal care - bathing, dressing, toileting, incontinence care
• Assisting with medication - preparation and administration
• Helping with mobility - including use of aids and equipment
• Mealtime support - preparing meals/snacks, feeding if required
• Light domestic duties - laundry, making beds, light cleaning
• Providing companionship - building meaningful relationships

What Else You'll Help With

As a Care Assistant, your role goes far beyond tasks - it's about making every day brighter and safer for the people you support. You'll also help with:

• Companionship - being a friendly face and preventing loneliness through conversations, activities, and outings.
• Personal Care - supporting all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) while always maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Medication Management - collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with administration in line with care plans.
• Nutrition & Mealtimes - preparing tasty, nutritious meals tailored to preferences and dietary needs, plus feeding support where needed.
• Housekeeping - keeping the home comfortable and tidy, including light cleaning, laundry, and making beds.
• Mobility Assistance - helping clients move safely, including transfers, walking support, and the use of mobility aids.
• Health Monitoring - observing and reporting any changes in condition to healthcare professionals and family.
• Social Inclusion - encouraging community involvement and helping maintain strong family/friend connections.
• Emotional Support - offering empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear to reduce anxiety or distress.
• Documentation - keeping accurate care records, noting incidents, and tracking changes in wellbeing.
• Safety & Emergency Response - creating a safe environment, recognising hazards, and acting appropriately in emergencies.
• Collaboration - working closely with colleagues, health professionals, and families to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

What You'll Need

Hold onto your hats - because you don\'t need any previous social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! What matters most is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go.

• Compassion that shines through in everything you do
• Communication skills that would make a UN diplomat proud
• Problem-solving abilities that even Mother Teresa would applaud
• A commitment to delivering respectful, top-quality care that would make your gran beam with pride
• The right to work in the UK
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas)
• Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates - giving you the security of regular work.

Benefits & Additional Information

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