Respite Support Worker

CCH Group; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Fully paid training

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Well-being Platform & app

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-Friend scheme (£300 referral)

Job summary

Care By Us, part of the CCH Group, is seeking Respite Support Workers to cover Hertfordshire with flexible daytime shifts. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, providing companionship, personal care, and community involvement in a family-like environment.

Experience isn’t essential; full training is provided. The role emphasizes a positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to helping families. Various benefits are offered to support staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Patience and positivity to help people achieve goals.
• Excellent communication and keen observation skills.
• Flexible, resilient, and collaborative team player.
• Able to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Family-style support by integrating into daily routines to provide companionship and emotional support.
• Personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding with dignity.
• Household tasks: cooking, meal prep, laundry and light chores.
• Encourage community inclusion and participation in activities.
• Administer or assist with medications as directed by care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Right to work in UK

Job description

At Care By Us (Part of the CCH Group), every day is different. Every day offers you the chance to do meaningful and rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. We are currently looking for full-time and part-time Respite Support Workers to join our friendly, dedicated team across Hertfordshire.

If you are ready to embark on a care adventure that's more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, come join our team of everyday heroes!

The Ultimate Flexible Shifts (Monday – Friday!)

Say goodbye to weekend work and late-night shifts! This role offers incredible work-life balance with shifts available:

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Perfect for fitting around the school run or your personal lifestyle!)

Work Locations (Hertfordshire)

As a community-based Support Worker, you will be travelling to support clients across:

• West & Central Herts: Watford, Three Rivers, Hemel Hempstead (HP1, HP2, HP3), Tring, Potten End, Bovingdon, Kings Langley, Pepperstock, Markyate, St Albans (AL3), and Welwyn Garden City (AL7).
• East Herts: Ware & Stanstead Abbotts (SG12), Cheshunt & Goffs Oak (EN7).

  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.

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) As the largest care company in the UK, we offer a world of career opportunity, choice, and security:

• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Fully paid training (online and face-to-face) & progression opportunities
• Enhanced occupational maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• 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.