Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004168
Company Name: Abbeyfield Friars Mead
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Kings Langley
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Older Adults
Pay/Salary: £11.60 - £17.40 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 36 Hours Per Week - 08:00 - 20:00
Driving Required: Preferred
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Abbeyfield Friars Mead is a Kings Langley Residential Care Home that offers an ideal environment for frail older people, overseen by skilled and friendly carers who get to know each resident's personal requirements and tastes.

 

A tailored approach allows carers to focus on the well-being of each resident, as well as supporting personal interests and incorporating popular activities and entertainment.

 

Residents are treated sensitively throughout the settling-in process, with family and friends made to feel welcome which adds to the homely and satisfying atmosphere.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

Benefits:

 

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

  

  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

 

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Provide personal care for elderly residents.
  • Encourage residents to participate in activities. 
  • Assist with providing a nutritious diet for residents.
  • Provide emotional and social support to residents.
  • Respect individual needs and a person centred care approach. 

 

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • Naturally, you're a caring person, and the kind who notices the little things that make a big difference to other people.
  • You’re a really good listener as well as someone who can happily make conversation with all kinds of people.
  • Your kind spirit and compassion for others is part of your DNA. We can help with training on specific skills.
  • You're a team player who is outstanding in your own field with bucket loads of respect for your colleagues.

 

Caring for someone else can be the most rewarding career choice.