Beacon Services

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team on a zero-hours contract. We provide care and support to both adults and children who require assistance with their daily activities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives, including providing respite support for children and their families. This may involve taking children out into the community, supporting them with activities and outings, and giving parents and carers valuable time to rest.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Provide respite support to children and young people, including taking them out into the community and supporting them with activities.
• Support children to participate in age-appropriate recreational, social, and community activities.
• Provide parents and carers with valuable respite time while ensuring the child’s safety and wellbeing.
• Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals and in accordance with individual care plans.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including laundry and tidying up where required.
• Monitor and report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor.
• Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Promote the dignity, independence, privacy, and wellbeing of all individuals in our care.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with children, young people, adults, or individuals with additional needs is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic caregiving and support techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, children, their families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Empathy, patience, and a caring approach when supporting individuals with physical, learning, or cognitive limitations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, particularly for roles involving community outings and respite support.

Contract

• Contract type: Zero-hours contract
• Flexible working opportunities based on service requirements and availability.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and support and want to make a meaningful difference to individuals and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team of dedicated Care Assistants.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Most of our clients are based in St Albans and Redbourn with our office based in Luton, you will be expected to travel for work, is this okay?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Location:

• St Albans, Hertfordshire (preferred)

Work Location: In person