Respite Support Worker

Care By Us Limited; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Fully paid training

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption"

Death in Service

Pension scheme

Well-being Platform access

Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Care By Us Limited is seeking empathetic respite support workers to help families maintain routines and provide safe, dignified day-to-day living for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hertfordshire.

You will deliver family-style companionship, personal care, light household tasks, and community activities, with full training provided. Flexible, patient individuals who value teamwork and UK working rights apply.

Qualifications

• Compassion and a strong motivation to help people live independently.
• Excellent communication and keen observation skills.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative team spirit.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Family-Style Support: seamlessly integrating into daily life to provide companionship and emotional support.
• Personal Care: assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding with dignity.
• Household Support: cooking, meal prep, laundry, and light housework to keep the home running.
• Community Inclusion: encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Medication: administration or assistance as directed by care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Team spirit

Right to work in UK

Job description

About The Role: Respite Support & Day-to-Day Living

In this vital role, you will step in to provide temporary relief to primary caregivers. Your goal is to seamlessly maintain the service user’s normal routine, ensuring their day-to-day living continues exactly as it would with their own family.

It is about creating a natural, comforting, and inclusive environment—whether that means sharing a meal, having a chat over a cup of tea, or heading out to the shops—so their regular caregivers can rest and recharge with true peace of mind.

You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and autistic spectrum disorders, complex needs, mental health issues, and challenging behaviours. Your responsibilities will include:

• Family-Style Support: Seamlessly integrating into their daily life and routine to provide companionship and emotional support.


• Personal Care: Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding with the utmost dignity.


• Household Support: Cooking, meal preparation, laundry, and light housework to keep their home running smoothly.


• Community Inclusion: Encouraging participation in hobbies, and assisting with community activities to broaden their horizons.


• Medication: Administration or assistance as directed by care plans.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need (Qualifications & Requirements)

Experience isn’t essential – we provide full training. What truly matters is your patience, encouragement, and positivity to help people achieve their goals. Because this is a new and growing contract, we are looking for dedicated individuals who bring:

• Compassion and a strong motivation to help people live independently.


• Excellent communication and keen observation skills.


• Flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative team spirit.


• The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).

Additional Information

Why Choose Us? (The Perks)

• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)


• Fully paid training (online and face-to-face) & progression opportunities


• Enhanced occupational maternity, paternity & adoption pay


• Death in Service payment


• Pension scheme


• Access to a dedicated Well-being Platform & in-house app


• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts at big brands!)


• Refer-a-Friend scheme (Earn £300 per referral!)

Care By Us is an equal opportunities employer.