Care Assistant

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Margaret House (Hertfordshire) Ltd is seeking caring, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. We provide high-quality residential care and support to older adults aged 65 and over, helping them maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

No previous care experience is required, as full training and ongoing support will be provided. We welcome applications from individuals who have a genuine passion for supporting others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personal care and support, including assistance with washing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
• Promoting residents' independence while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Assisting with safe moving and handling procedures, including transferring and repositioning residents where required.
• Supporting residents with daily living activities and encouraging participation in social and recreational programmes.
• Carrying out light housekeeping duties, including changing bed linen and maintaining a clean environment.
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in residents' physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing to senior staff.
• Accompanying residents to medical appointments as required.
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £12.71 per hour.
• Free uniform and PPE.
• Paid induction and mandatory training.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and recognised care qualifications.
• Set working hours.
• Paid annual leave.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

Essential Qualities

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are compassionate, patient, and caring.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Are reliable, flexible, and committed to providing high standards of care.
• Have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people's lives.

Recruitment Information

To apply for this position, please submit your application online. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Margaret House (Hertfordshire) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Paid training
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person