Care Assistant

Pay Rate: £14.85 per hour

Hartwig Care, a distinguished domiciliary care company, proudly operates across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Kent. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of personalised care services, supporting individuals with diverse needs and conditions. Our mission is to foster comfort, dignity, and independence within the familiar surroundings of our clients’ homes.

Current Opportunity: Care Worker

We are seeking compassionate Care Workers for full-time or part-time positions in Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding areas. Shifts are available between 7 am and 10 pm.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance).

Availability for one of the following shifts:

• Monday – Friday: 7 am – 4 pm or 4 pm – 10 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 7 am – 4 pm or 4 pm – 10 pm

Guaranteed hour contracts are available, subject to your availability and our capacity requirements.

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 counselling and online wellbeing resources.
• Wellness Platform: Tools to help you reach your health and fitness goals.
• Newsfeed and Recognition: Celebrate great work and boost company culture.
• Perks and Savings: Save money on daily essentials and key life events.
• £500 sign up bonus: £250 after 1 month of successful service and another £250 after second month of successful service.
• Paid Holiday: 20 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• DBS Check.
• Free Pre-employment Assessment and Ongoing Training and Development.
• Internal Mental Health Aiders available.
• Blue Light Card.
• £75 Refer A Friend Bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and companionship.
• Perform personal care tasks as outlined in the client’s care plan.
• Create and maintain good communication with clients and other members of the support network.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
• Monitor and report any changes to care managers.
• Assess risks and needs, reporting to the care manager.
• Adhere to all Hartwig Care Ltd policies, aims,
• Provide safe and compassionate care and support that is person-centred.

Skills/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a caregiving role preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and patient demeanour.
• Valid driver’s licence or reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: £14.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Physical Setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Welwyn Garden City: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own vehicle ?

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)
• Business insurance (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Job Reference ID: 10412