Care Assistant
About the Company
COME AND JOIN US - Our award winning domiciliary care company is looking for reliable and enthusiastic people to join our friendly and very experienced team.
This is an opportunity for people who want to work in care to learn from some of the very best.
We are a long established family run business which has served our local community since 1994 Many of our carers have been with us for twenty five plus years and we have an exceptional retention of staff record.
We want to invest and nurture you as we know that in order to provide our clients with first class care, we need first class carers. Even if you have no previous care experience we want to hear from you – will provide you with in house paid training as we want you to learn our way.
We aim to be an outstanding care provider within Herts ,Beds, Bucks, & Oxon, providing our clients with first class care, using every means available, to achieve the best possible outcomes for them.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
We can offer you:
- Earnings can be between £13.04 and £19.57 per hour.
- One day’s pay as a Birthday Bonus.
- Paid mileage between visits.
- Paid face –to-face training.
- Paid holiday.
- Enrolment into our stakeholder pension scheme.
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?
Hours of Work:0 Hour Contract - Up to Full Time Hours. 07:00 - 21:00
Day to day duties may vary but include the following:
- Support and assistance with Personal Care, bathing and washing the clients, medication support and continence care.
- Support with Domestic & Social Care.
- You may be asked to cover “sits” to provide companionship and support for clients, domestic support including cleaning, vacuuming and ironing, meal preparation, shopping and supporting with trips out e.g. for shopping, visiting garden centre, lunch clubs etc.
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
1st Homecare’s Core Values:
- Compassion: We prioritize humanity, kindness, and care in all our client interactions.
- Respect and Dignity: We treat each client as a unique individual, respecting their choices and supporting their independence.
- Openness and Honesty: Our services are transparent and accountable, with clear communication and no hidden fees.
- Collaborative Working: We value the input of all stakeholders in our clients’ care and foster a team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to Quality: We strive for excellence by hiring and nurturing staff who embody our values and vision.
- Caring with a Smile: We believe in the power of a smile to brighten our clients’ days and encourage a positive demeanour among all staff.
These values guide our recruitment, training, and service delivery, ensuring a high standard of care and a supportive work culture.
We need from you:
- A passion to provide a quality care service and the enthusiasm to always go the extra mile.
- Common sense and reliability as vulnerable elderly people will depend on you.
- A full driving licence and a vehicle available for you to use for work.