Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Location: Lea Springs

Pay Rate: £12.43 Per Hour

Hours: 40 Hour Per Week

Would you like the opportunity to enhance the life of a vulnerable adult?

Do you consider yourself caring, enthusiastic, responsible and understanding?

If so, Herts at Home would love to hear from you.

We’re seeking caring, responsible, empathetic, understanding and proactive individuals with a great sense of humour to deliver high quality care to vulnerable adults with a variety of needs.

Here’s why you should work for us:

• We pay you £12.43 per hour – (£13.43 for Bank Holidays) from the beginning of your shift to the end.
• We will pay for your DBS.
• Free uniform
• We offer flexible working, but it would be great if you could work some evenings and weekends.
• Career progression. We are committed to developing our staff and offer comprehensive paid training and regular ongoing support throughout your career.
• We are part of the Herts Rewards programme – giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, M&S).
• You will work with a friendly, supportive team who share a passion for the delivery of high standard person-centred care.

A little bit about the Role and Responsibilities:

• Providing support to older people as outlined in their care plans.
• Moving and handling and using other techniques to provide more specialist support.
• Helping people to express their wishes/preferences/like and dislikes.
• Offering emotional support and encouragement.
• Adhering to risk assessments and supporting people with behaviours that challenge.
• Medication administration.

Am I the Right Person for the Job?

You are if you:

• Have a passion for delivering high quality care to a wide variety of older people.
• Are able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Are comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required.

Experience as a care worker would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience.

Roles will encompass morning and evening shifts, weekday and weekend working. Some also include a sleep over shift. If you are unsure what this means, please call us - we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before commencement of employment.

An immediate start required for this busy little scheme based in Harpenden. Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

If you would like to know more, please call us on 01438 845 220 for an informal chat.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £12.43 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location