Company Description
Care Professionals – Join Our Welcoming Hertsmere & South Hertfordshire Team!
Brighter days. Guaranteed hours. Real impact.
At Care By Us (Part of the CCH Group), we know that it takes a special kind of person to care for others. Every day is different, and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people's lives. Whether you are helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.
We are currently looking for compassionate Care Professionals to join our dedicated branch covering Hertsmere and South Hertfordshire. Whether you are looking for a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or simply want a role where your empathy is valued, we will give you all the support and training you need to thrive.
Work Locations
As this is a community based role, you will be traveling to support clients within their local communities. We proudly provide high quality care across the region, primarily covering:
- Potters Bar & Surrounds (EN6): Potters Bar, South Mimms, and Darkes Lane.
- Borehamwood & Elstree (WD6): Borehamwood and Elstree.
- Radlett & Shenley (WD7): Radlett and Shenley.
- Bushey & Surrounds (WD23): Bushey and Bushey Heath.
A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role due to the geographical nature of the rounds.
Industry-Leading Pay and Security
We believe in rewarding our teams for the incredible work they do. We are proud to offer unparalleled financial security for our Care Professionals:
- Highly Competitive Pay: £14.70 to £16.50 per hour plus 30p per mile.
- Guaranteed Hours Available: Giving you the ultimate peace of mind and security of regular, predictable work.
- Full Shift Pay Opportunities: Speak to our team about our opportunities to be paid for your full shift.
Flexible shift patterns including 7 days a week are available to suit your lifestyle. Day shifts run from 07:00 to 14:00, and evening shifts run from 14:00 to 22:00.
What You Will Be Doing
You will help vulnerable clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. Following personalised care plans designed to promote dignity and respect, your responsibilities will include:
- Personal care: Washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care.
- Medication support: Preparation, administration, collecting prescriptions, and reminders.
- Mobility support: Transfers, walking support, the safe use of aids and equipment.
- Nutrition and mealtimes: Preparing meals and snacks, cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs, and feeding if required.
- Light domestic duties: Laundry, making beds, and light cleaning.
- Companionship: Building meaningful relationships, emotional support, conversations, activities, and outings.
- Health monitoring: Observing and reporting changes in condition to healthcare professionals and family.
- Social inclusion: Helping maintain community and family connections.
- Documentation: Accurate record-keeping.
- Safety and emergency response: Creating safe environments and acting quickly when needed.
- Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families.
What You Will Need
You do not need formal care experience. The skills you have gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or running a household are exactly what makes a brilliant Care Professional. Full, paid training is provided. We are looking for:
- Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a naturally caring nature.
- Patience and active listening skills to truly understand our clients' needs.
- Resilience and adaptability, because no two days or clients are exactly the same.
- A keen eye for detail to spot any changes in a client's health or well-being.
- The ability to use your initiative and stay calm under pressure.
- Willingness to learn new skills and participate in continuous training.
- Great communication and a collaborative team spirit.
- The right to work in the UK. (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).
What You Will Receive
- 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 and well-being platform.
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral).
- Blue Light Card eligibility for exclusive discounts.
- Flexible hours with part-time and full-time options.
- Local work with paid mileage.
- Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
- Paid training, both online and face-to-face.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Access to our in-house app.
- The backing of the largest care company in the UK with no experience required.
Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If you are ready for a career adventure that is 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.
