Social Care Worker
Ready for a fresh start? Spring into a career that cares for you as much as you care for others! While other sectors face uncertainty, care work offers job security and the chance to make a difference every day.
Join Hales Home Care and brighten lives by supporting vulnerable individuals and their families in your local community!
As a Home Care Assistant / Carer / Care Worker in Huntingdon, you will provide person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain or regain their health, well-being, and independence.
Areas covered: Huntingdon, Perry, St Ives, Alconbury, and surrounding areas.
Shifts or hours available:
7am to 2pm4am to 10pm
Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available – contact us to discuss
Whether you have previous experience as a paid carer or caring for a loved one, maybe worked in retail or hospitality or other client facing role, or are simply looking to start a new career, we can provide you with comprehensive training to develop your skills and become a confident Hales Care Assistant.
Your Hales Perks
FREE Blue Light CardEarly Pay access with Hastee
Up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends
Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
Paid travel timeGenerous mileage allowance
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Car salary scheme
Cyclescheme including E-bikes
External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
Health and Financial Well-being Support
Online Zumba Fitness Programme
Pension scheme
Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
Free uniform and PPE
Access to a host of high street discounts and cashback opportunities
Paid induction and ongoing training and development
Career advancement opportunities (Fully funded NVQ qualifications)
The Care Assistant Role
Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needsEnsuring service users have adequate grocery supplies
Assisting individuals in taking their medication
Preparing warm and nourishing meals
Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs
Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals
The Ideal Hales Care Assistant
Passionate about helping others.A team player with good communication skills.
Honest and committed to delivery high quality care and support
Good communication skills – verbal and written to complete accurate records
Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or other service industry is welcome but not essential.
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
About Us
Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community.
We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success.
Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful at this time.