Care Assistant

About the Company

Auburn Mere is seeking a full time Care Assistant to join a small team in Watford.

We offer Residential and Dementia care in a cosy and homely environment, designed to make every resident feel unique and special and where comfort meet compassion. Our devoted team is committed to ensure that every resident feels cared and truly understood.

• Casual dress.
• Company pension.
• Discounted or free food.
• On-site parking.
• Referral programme.
• Training opportunities and long term career progression.
• Weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements.
• Pay rate from £11.44 per hour depending on qualification.

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

And a lot more...

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Looking after the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of residents using a person-centred approach.
• Observing and promoting residents’ choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment, and other rights.
• Creating and maintaining good professional relationships with residents, their families, and friends.
• Actively supporting other support workers.
• Adhering to all regulatory and statutory obligations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Providing personal care and support to residents, encouraging their independence and motivation.
• Assisting with daily living activities (e.g., washing, dressing, eating) and preparing food according to preferences and nutritional needs.
• Performing light household duties (e.g., housework, laundry) as per care plans to ensure a safe living environment.

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

Hours of Work: 36 Hours Per Week - 07:30 - 19:30 / 19:30 - 07:30

We welcome any new starters into care as we will provide your training to become a qualified support worker. A QCF Level 2 or 3 isn't required but beneficial. We welcome applicants who can do days or nights or both.

For this role we require you to be:

• Professional.
• Empathic but decisive.
• Communicative.
• Organised.
• Committed to further professional development of self and team members.
• Flexible and innovative.
• Team player.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK otherwise your application will not be considered.