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Care Assistant

On-site in Cheshunt·Full-time·Added 6 months ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • £14.60 - £16 an hour

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday

    Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.

  • 💙 Compassion and respect for others
  • 🗣️ Strong communication skills
  • 🧩 Problem-solving abilities
  • ✅ The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can’t apply yet)
  • 🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas – think Road Runner with kindness!)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • ✨ Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
  • Death in Service payment
  • Pension scheme
  • Benefits & Well-being platform
  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
  • Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
  • Flexible hours – part-time and full-time
  • Local work with paid mileage
  • Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays
  • Paid training – online and face-to-face
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Access to our in-house app
  • The backing of the largest care company in the UK
  • No experience required

The role

At Care By Us, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.

🚗 A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

What you'll do

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.

  • Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
  • Assisting with medication – preparation and administration
  • Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely
  • Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
  • Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning
  • Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
  • 🤝 Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
  • 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
  • 🍲 Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
  • 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
  • 🚶 Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
  • 👀 Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
  • 🌍 Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
  • 💬 Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
  • 📝 Documentation – accurate record keeping
  • 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
  • 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

How you'll work

We’re currently recruiting in Cheshunt and the surrounding areas, including:

  • Waltham Cross
  • Broxbourne
  • Wormley
  • Goffs Oak
  • Cuffley

Pay: £14.60 – £16.00 per hour + 30p mileage
Shifts: 7 days a week

  • Day: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00
  • Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00

✨ Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.

About City and County Healthcare Group

Industry
Healthcare

In their own words

Additional information

If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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