Care Assistant Extra Care

Role: Care Assistant - Extra Care

Location: Peter Sell House Hitchin

Hours: Part time 25 hours per week

Pay Rate: 14.47 per hour

Working Hours: A combination of mornings 7.30am - 12.30pm & evenings 5pm -10pm. Every other weekend working will be required

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship

Herts at Home is a care provider working with Hertfordshire County Council providing care for people living in their own homes in the community and also in independent living schemes (Extra Care) across the North Herts area.

Would you like the opportunity to enhance the life of a vulnerable adult

Do you consider yourself caring enthusiastic responsible and understanding

If so Herts at Home would love to hear from you.

Were seeking caring responsible empathetic understanding and proactive individuals with a great sense of humour to deliver high quality care to vulnerable adults with a variety of needs.

Why work for Herts at Home

• Competitive pay of 14.47 per hour from the beginning of your shift to the end.

• Annual salary reviews

• Enhanced bank holiday pay

• We pay for your DBS and uniform

• Paid ongoing training

• Access to Blue light card

• Refer a friend scheme

• Career progression. We are committed to developing our staff and offer comprehensive paid training and regular ongoing support throughout your career.

• We are part of the Herts Rewards programme giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda Sainsburys New Look M&S).

• You will work with a friendly supportive team who share a passion for the delivery of high standard person-centred care.

Am I the Right Person for the Job

You are if you:

• Have a passion for delivering high quality care to a wide variety of older people.

• Are able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support.

• Are comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required.

• Experience as a care worker would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided. Therefore we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience.

• Roles will encompass morning and evening shifts weekday and weekend working. Some also include a sleep over shift. If you are unsure what this means please call us - we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before commencement of employment.

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career advancement within our organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

If you wish to discuss the role in further detail please contact The Recruitment Team on-