Reablement Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Reablement Care Assistant to support clients in regaining independence and confidence. Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with medications, meal preparation, and health monitoring. A full UK driving license is required, and experience is a plus. The role offers guaranteed hours, enhanced pay, and career progression opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in care.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Enhanced maternity/adoption & paternity pay

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

Employee benefits & wellbeing platform

Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of social care experience preferred.
• Compassionate and resilient with a desire to learn.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to clients.
• Assist with medication management and personal care.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with housekeeping.
• Support clients with mobility and monitor health conditions.
• Document care provided and ensure safety for clients.

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

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Reablement Care Assistant you’ll provide essential support that truly changes lives including:

• Companionship conversations activities outings
• Medication Management collecting prescriptions reminders safe administration
• Nutrition & Mealtimes preparing nutritious meals considering dietary needs
• Housekeeping light cleaning laundry tidying
• Mobility Assistance transfers walking support use of aids
• Health Monitoring observing and reporting changes in condition
• Social Inclusion helping maintain community and family connections
• Emotional Support empathy reassurance and a listening ear
• Documentation accurate record keeping
• Safety & Emergency Response creating safe environments acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration working closely with colleagues professionals and families

Qualifications

Hold onto your hats ideally you’ll have at least 6 months of social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders!

But here’s the truth: what matters most to us is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You’ll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Don’t worry we’ll help you level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close‑knit (and delightfully quirky) team.

While experience is a bonus we’re really looking for people who:

• Have compassion oozing from every pore
• Can communicate like a UN diplomat
• Possess problem‑solving powers that would impress Mother Teresa
• Are committed to respectful high‑quality care that would make your gran proud

Have the right to work within the UK

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential (some clients live in rural areas and need heroes who can reach them).

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• Guaranteed hours available for the right candidates giving you the security of regular work.
• Enhanced maternity adoption & paternity pay
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid mileage
• Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
• Paid training (online & face-to-face)
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee benefits & wellbeing platform
• Blue Light Card eligibility (staff discounts)
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (300 per referral)
• Flexible hours part‑time and full‑time available
• Local work with the backing of the largest care company in the UK

Ready to Help People Live Life Their Way

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career supporting people to regain independence and confidence join our reablement team of everyday heroes. Apply today!

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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