Care Assistant Residential setting
Care By Us
✨ Care Assistant – Join Our Team at Care By Us ✨
Location: Parkside, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 Contract: Full-Time/Part Time
Pay Rates:
- Mon–Fri: £12.77/hour
- Saturday: £13.02/hour
- Sunday: £13.02/hour
🌟 About Us
Parkside consists of 24 self-contained flats for older people. There are five two-bedroom and 19 one-bedroom flats in this sheltered housing scheme. Each flat offers spacious, independent living with wheelchair access. The lounge/dining area of the ground floor flats give onto a garden or decked area, and the first floor flats have a Juliette balcony.
There are communal areas too, including a central dining room and kitchen, hairdressing room, internet room, lounge and gardens. All the flats are linked up to an emergency call system.
A 24-hour staffed service is available with staff on-site from 7.30am – 10pm, plus sleep-in cover on call for emergencies. Our mission is simple: to help people live independently, safely, and with dignity while enjoying fulfilling lives.
⏰ Shift Patterns
Our services run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:
- Day Shifts: 8:00/9:00 AM – 2:00/3:00 PM
- Evening Shifts: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sleep-in/Waking nights Shifts: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
We value flexibility and reliability, and we provide consistent work for those who are passionate about making a difference.
Why Join Care by us?
At Care by us every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.
We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.
Job Description
💙 What You’ll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.
You’ll help with:
- Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
- Assisting with medication – preparation and administration
- Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely
- Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
- Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning
- Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
🌟 What Else You’ll Help With
- 🤝 Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
- 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
- 🍲 Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
- 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
- 🚶 Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
- 👀 Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
- 🌍 Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
- 💬 Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
- 📝 Documentation – accurate record keeping
- 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
- 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
Qualifications
🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape & Superpowers!)
Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
- 💙 Compassion and respect for others
- 🗣️ Strong communication skills
- 🧩 Problem-solving abilities
- ✅ The right to work in the UK
Additional Information
🎁 What You’ll Receive
Perks of joining us:
✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata) ✔ Paid mileage + local work opportunities ✔ Paid training – online & face-to-face ✔ Career progression & self-development opportunities ✔ Flexible working – full or part time ✔ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay ✔ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment ✔ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts) ✔ Cycle to work scheme ✔ Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!) ✔ Access to well-being & benefits platform ✔ Work with the largest care company in the UK
🚀 Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?
If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s 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.
Care Assistant
Care By Us
🌟 Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact. 🌟
📍 Where You’ll Be Supporting
Care Assistant Opportunities – We are recruiting across East Hertfordshire, including (but not limited to):
- Bishops Stortford (Havers, Birchanger, Hockerill, Thorley)
- Sawbridgeworth
- Hertford
- Ware
- Stanstead Abbotts
- Surrounding villages
Pay: £14.60 – £16.00 per hour + 30p mileage Shifts: 7 days a week
- Day: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00
- Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00
✨ Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
Why Join Care By Us?
At Care By Us, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.
🚗 A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
💙 What You’ll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.
You’ll help with:
- Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
- Assisting with medication – preparation and administration
- Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely
- Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
- Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning
- Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
Job Description
🌟 What Else You’ll Help With
- 🤝 Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
- 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
- 🍲 Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
- 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
- 🚶 Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
- 👀 Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
- 🌍 Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
- 💬 Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
- 📝 Documentation – accurate record keeping
- 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
- 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
Qualifications
🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape & Superpowers!)
Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
- 💙 Compassion and respect for others
- 🗣️ Strong communication skills
- 🧩 Problem-solving abilities
- ✅ The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can’t apply yet)
- 🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas – think Road Runner with kindness!)
Additional Information
🎁 What You’ll 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 & Well-being platform
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
- Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
- Flexible hours – part-time and full-time
- Local work with paid mileage
- Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays
- Paid training – online and face-to-face
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to our in-house app
- The backing of the largest care company in the UK
- No experience required
🚀 Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?
If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s 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.
Care Assistant
Care By Us
🌟 Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact. 🌟
📍 Where You’ll Be Supporting
Care Assistant Opportunities – We are recruiting across Hertfordshire, including (but not limited to):
We’re currently recruiting in Stevenage and surrounding areas, including:
- Bedwell
- Broadwater
- Shephall
- Great Ashby
- Chells
- Aston & Knebworth
Pay: £14.60 – £16.00 per hour + 30p mileage Shifts: 7 days a week
- Day: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00
- Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00
✨ Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
Why Join Care By Us?
At Care By Us, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.
🚗 A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
💙 What You’ll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.
You’ll help with:
- Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
- Assisting with medication – preparation and administration
- Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely
- Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
- Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning
Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
Job Description
🌟 What Else You’ll Help With
- 🤝 Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
- 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
- 🍲 Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
- 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
- 🚶 Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
- 👀 Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
- 🌍 Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
- 💬 Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
- 📝 Documentation – accurate record keeping
- 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
- 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
Qualifications
🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape & Superpowers!)
Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
- 💙 Compassion and respect for others
- 🗣️ Strong communication skills
- 🧩 Problem-solving abilities
- ✅ The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can’t apply yet)
- 🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas – think Road Runner with kindness!)
Additional Information
🎁 What You’ll 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 & Well-being platform
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
- Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
- Flexible hours – part-time and full-time
- Local work with paid mileage
- Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays
- Paid training – online and face-to-face
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to our in-house app
- The backing of the largest care company in the UK
- No experience required
🚀 Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?
If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s 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.
Care Assistant
City and County Healthcare Group
🌟 Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in Hertfordshire 🌟
✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨ At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives.
We’re currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting service users across Hertfordshire.
📍 Work Locations
- Hemel Hempstead, Woodhall Farm, Grove Hill, Cupid Green, Highfield, Old Town. Adeyfield Bennetts End, Boymoor, Warners End, Leverstock Green, Nash Mills, Apsley, Manor Estate,
💷 Pay & Benefits
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £14.20 per hour
- Weekends (Sat–Sun): £16.00 per hour
- Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile
Perks of joining us:
✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata) ✔ Paid mileage + local work opportunities ✔ Paid training – online & face-to-face ✔ Career progression & self-development opportunities ✔ Flexible working – full or part time ✔ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay ✔ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment ✔ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts) ✔ Cycle to work scheme ✔ Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!) ✔ Access to well-being & benefits platform ✔ Work with the largest care company in the UK
⏰ Shift Patterns
We run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:
- Day Shifts: 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Job Description
🌟 Your Role as a Care Assistant
As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred support to help people live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting daily living activities & promoting independence
- Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
- Supporting with mobility, transfers & aids
- Providing medication support as per care plans
- Preparing meals, drinks & monitoring nutrition
- Helping with household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands)
- Offering companionship, reassurance & emotional support
- Encouraging hobbies, interests & community activities
- Keeping accurate records & communicating with families/professionals
Qualifications
💡 Who We’re Looking For
No experience is necessary – we’ll train you in everything else! All we ask is that you bring:
- Compassion, empathy & patience
- Great communication & people skills
- Attention to detail & reliability
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Stamina to support mobility tasks
- Problem-solving skills & common sense
- Respect for diversity & cultural awareness
- Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
- Right to Work in the UK
You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same – you’ll be helping others broaden their horizons while broadening your own.
Additional Information
🚀 Why Choose Care by Us?
We’re not just another care provider – we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change.
Thanks to the talent and commitment of our people, extraordinary achievements happen every day. Join us, and be part of a supportive, growing company that offers career security, opportunities, and real impact.
🎉 Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready for a care adventure more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory 🍫🎢, apply today and become one of our everyday heroes!
👉 APPLY NOW and start your journey with Care by Us.
Horticultural Therapist (Bank)
Hertfordshire Mind Network
We are looking for a Horticultural Therapist to deliver one weekly group Social and Therapeutic Horticultural (STH) sessions on site.
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established STH project, to work alongside other skilled horticultural therapists and to develop your STH skills and practice, while contributing to our important work supporting people with mental health challenges.
Please see the job description on our website for more information
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re right for the role. Be sure to include your contact details, home address, and whether you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Submit your application to Jenny Flynn (Head of The Sadie Centre)
at recruitment@hertfordshiremind.org
Please note, applications without a supporting/cover letter may not be considered.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Community Outreach Worker (Paradigm Housing)
Hertfordshire Mind Network
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Community Outreach Worker (Paradigm Housing) Reference: 317
Salary:£26,000 – £27,000 per annum, pro rata.
Hours:Part-time, 30 hours per week
Contract:Fixed term until 6th May 2027
Reports to:Community Support Service Team Leader
Working base:One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home.
About the Service
Community Outreach Workers supports people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.
The service will be delivered in across Hertfordshire county, and also includes Amersham and Chesham.
Referrals will come from Paradigm Housing Association and will be for their tenants who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to:
- Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services across the county.
- Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- Remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
- Raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.
- Complete reporting requirements.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 26th December
Interviews to be on a rolling basis at the Watford Well-being centre
N.B. Please quote reference number 317 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.