Support Worker

Job Description Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework. Various shifts available Looking for full-time and part-time care assistants Guaranteed hour contracts available to suit What else you’ll help with: Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility – help with getting around Qualifications Care Assistant Job: Skills & Requirement Previous experience in a care assistant role is useful but otherwise, the care assistant skills and attributes needed are: Compassion Resilience A willingness to learn Additional Information Why choose us? We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers Company Description Care Assistant at Care By Us Location: Bishops Stortford and surrounding areas  Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour weekdays and £13.00 per hour at weekends  Shifts: Mornings 9am until 2pm Days 8am until 4pm Evenings 4 or 5pm until 9pm Must be available to work weekends.  You will be looking after our service users on a one to one basis.  Due to the nature of this role, a car driver/owner is essential. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic team. As a Care By Us Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self-worth. Every day is different! Benefits for our Care Assistants As a care professional, you'll get: Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Benefits and Well-being Platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Cycle to work scheme Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral! Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you Flexible hours, part and full time available Local work and paid mileage Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays Paid training – online and face to face Self-development – progression opportunities Access to our in-house app Work for the largest care company in the UK! No experience necessary Book an interview at a time and date to suit you!