Respite Support Worker

Care By Us Limited

Ware

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 22,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Fully paid training

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

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Job summary

Care By Us is seeking Respite Support Workers across Hertfordshire to provide temporary relief to carers and maintain a client’s day-to-day routine. You’ll travel to support clients in West & Central Hertfordshire and East Hertfordshire, with shifts mainly Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Training is provided, and the role supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health challenges. Mileage is paid, and generous benefits are included.

Qualifications

Experience isn't essential – we provide full training.
Patience, encouragement, and positivity to help people achieve their goals.
Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

Family-Style Support: integrate into daily life to provide companionship and emotional support.
Personal Care: assist with washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding with dignity.
Household Support: cooking, meal prep, laundry, and light housework.
Community Inclusion: encourage participation in hobbies and community activities.
Medication: administration or assistance as directed by care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Team spirit

Patience

Job description

Respite Support Workers Required Across Hertfordshire!

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities.

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!

Incredible Pay Rates & Mileage

£14.70 - £16.50per hour * Mileage: Paid at 45p per mile for travel between clients!

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.

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: