HCPA Ltd
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Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Care Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.35 per hour |
Overview
Herts Good Care is a non-profit company, supporting adult care providers across Hertfordshire to fill their permanent positions. We are currently working with KindHerts to find a Care Assistant to join their team. Job Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends Location: Letchworth Type of Provider: Home Care (Domiciliary) Assisting Older Adults Salary: £9.35 - £9.35 Per Hour Hours of Work: Full or Part Time Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Full Time Contract Part Time Contract About the company Herts At Home is a new Care Provider Company working with Supportive Living and Domiciliary Community Care. Herts at Home has been set up by Hertfordshire County Council to help support Care Providers who are failing to deliver quality care or unable to continue to fulfil Care Contracts. Within the first year of trading the Company has gained a GOOD CQC Rating and we are striving for continued excellence. You will be part of a team that is dedicated and committed to drive good, safe services. Why should I apply for the role of Care Assistant with this company? • We pay you £9.35 per hour (£10.35 for Bank Holidays) from the beginning of your shift to the end • Mileage paid at 40p per mile • We offer flexible working but expect our carers to work some evenings and weekends • We are committed to developing our staff and offer comprehensive paid training and regular ongoing support throughout your career • Herts Rewards - giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, M&S) • Work with a friendly, supportive team that share a passion for the delivery high standard person-centred care What does the role of Care Assistant involve? • Providing support to older people as outlined in their care plans • Moving and handling and using other techniques to provide more specialist support • Helping people to express their wishes/preferences/like and dislikes • Offering emotional support and encouragement • Adhering to risk assessments and supporting people with behaviours that challenge What makes the perfect Care Assistant? • A passion for delivering high quality care to a wide variety of older people • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support • Comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required • Experience as a care worker would be an advantage, but training will be given so we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience If you are interested in this position please apply today and we will call you within the next couple of days. If this is not the right job for you, we have over 200 positions which you can search and apply by visiting www.hertsgoodcare.com.