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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

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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

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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.

Day Centre Support Assistant

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Dens

Day Centre Support Assistant Advert

Location: Hemel Hempstead, on site Salary: £13.49 Per hour

19 per week, 9am-1pm Mon Tues and Thurs, 9am-4pm Weds
Hours:

Hours:

Day Centre Manager
Reports to:

Reports to:

30th January 2026
Closing date:

Closing date:

About DENS

Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.

About the role

DENS Day Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. As a Day Centre Support Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, offering practical help, emotional support, and a listening ear to those who need it most.

You’ll be welcoming clients, helping them to access our facilities and finding out more about them so you can signpost them to the right support. You’ll help run activities like quizzes and games, prepare and serve meals, and work alongside other DENS staff and partner agencies to keep the centre running smoothly.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to empower people to rebuild their lives. You’ll see firsthand the positive impact of your work, even on the toughest days. While the role can be demanding and unpredictable, it’s also deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that never gives up on those who need help.

About you

We’re looking for a dedicated, friendly individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and thrives in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others. Ideally you will have…

• Experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle challenging behaviour.
• Compassion, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Basic IT skills for recording client attendance and engagement
• The stamina to carry out the physical aspects of the role

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme with NEST, employer contributions of 3%
• Sick pay scheme
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) + bank holidays
• 1 additional day of annual leave after each 5 years service (FTE, up to a max 3 days)
• 1 day per year to volunteer for DENS or another organisation (FTE)
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice/support helpline & access to counselling
• Access to Medicash for cashback on health costs and access to services to support your wellbeing
• Staff wellbeing days and team building activities
• Training and professional qualifications relevant to your role

How to apply

• Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification
• Send your CV and a supporting statement to by the closing date 30HR@dens.org.uk^thJanuary 2026

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Paul Stead on 01442 275900 Find out more about DENS at www.dens.org.uk

Community and Education Manager

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Herts Inclusive Theatre

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION MANAGER

Job Summary
The Community & Education Manager’s responsibilities include supporting the organisation’s income generation by finding, managing, and evaluating community projects with councils and other organisations, as well as the Speech Bubbles programme and other school project work. This includes reporting to funders, monitoring KPIs, and measuring impact to demonstrate value and support the long-term sustainability of projects. Additionally, the staff, freelancers, and volunteers’ annual training programme is also co-managed.

Terms of Employment

Hours: The post will be for 20 hours per week, this can be worked over three or four days. The post will include ‘out of hours’ morning, evening and weekend work for which an informal TOIL system operates.

Salary: £28,000 Full time (£14,000 Pro rata equivalent for 20hrs per week)

Period of Contract: Permanent

Notice Period: 2 weeks during probation period. On satisfactory completion of probation period, the notice period is increased to 1 month.

Holiday: 28 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (This is offered on a Pro rata basis)

Pension: HIT Pension is managed by NEST and taken under the qualifying earnings scheme. 5% of your qualifying earnings is paid into your pension pot. HIT pays 3% on top. You will be auto enrolled in the pension scheme at 3 months; there is an option to opt out of the pension scheme.

Place of work: The HIT Office is based at Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0JQ. It is expected that the main place of work is the HIT office, but flexible and hybrid working is available on request.
The role requires the applicant to regularly visit workshop and performance venues around Hertfordshire and North London.

DBS Check: The successful candidate will need to hold a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or be willing to undergo one.

Duties & Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to

Community & Education
• Research and identify relevant opportunities to develop and build income through community and school projects
• Maintain existing and build new relationships with local authorities, community groups, other charities and schools across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas
• Manage, implement and develop HIT’s delivery and partnership with the Speech Bubbles programme
• Prepare, monitor and update the programme budgets ensuring activities are kept within budget
• Research and attend networking events in order to build relevant relationships
• Build new relationships with education units, colleges, universities and local authorities
• Keep CRM databases up to date with records of interactions with external organisations & schools
• Ensure community leaders, local authorities and schools are invited to attend HIT productions and events
• Support the Fundraising Manager with the research and writing of compelling grant proposals for relevant community work
• Monitor and evaluate community and school projects, including writing reports for funders and local authorities
• Support the Creative Participation Manager with the management and development of the company’s pool of freelance contractors and the company’s annual contractor and volunteer training programme
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead, and deputise for the Lead in their absence

General

• Support the development and delivery of a creative programme in line with the company’s vision and mission statements and aims and objectives, and within given resources.
• Keep staff, contractors, trustees and volunteers up to date on relevant community and education news and progress e.g. through attendance at monthly staff meetings and inputting into quarterly board reports
• Share and be aware of HIT’s online and social media presence and work with the external marketing agency on raising awareness of HIT
• Support the CEO, to ensure that the company conforms to all financial, legal, statutory and contractual requirements.
• Represent the charity and act as a positive advocate for its work with partners and other relevant organisations
• Work alongside volunteers, in a fair, equitable and effective manner
• Attend relevant training and development opportunities
• Help to ensure the company sets and maintains the highest possible standards in all areas
• Any other duties as the CEO may reasonably require within the remit of the Community and Education Manager.

Person Specification

Herts Inclusive Theatre has its values at its core, and we are looking for someone who feels they can support and live these values alongside the team.

We have inclusion at the heart of our organisation and encourage people from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We embrace our differences and know this makes for a great team. We endeavour to create a barrier free recruitment and work environment and will aim to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and employment processes. If we can do anymore to assist with your accessibility needs, please contact us on 01727 221414 / admin@hit-theatre.org.uk

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed regularly, and it may be subject to modification or amendment after consultation with The CEO and Board of Trustees.

To carry out the role you will need:

• Good planning, organisational and communication skills
• To be a confident networker
• Previous experience of working with community groups and local authorities (desirable)
• Previous experience or knowledge of community arts projects (desirable)
• Be able to plan, organise and prioritise day to day tasks
• To work as part of a team
• Previous supervision or management experience
• To be confident in using a computer including Microsoft Office
• Be able to communicate either verbally or written in a clear manner
• The ability to relate to children, young people and adults of all abilities
• Work under pressure, to deadlines and stay calm
• Transport yourself and equipment between the office and various venues
• An interest in learning about inclusive and participatory arts

The successful applicant will need to show in their application, with relevant examples, previous experience of doing the tasks and responsibilities set out in the Job Description. This role involves a substantial amount of reading and writing. It also involves some travel between the office, workshop, performance and event venues. We will always be flexible and adaptable so our staff can do things in ways that work for them – e.g. if you use assistive technologies, please tell us, we’re always interested to learn about more accessible and inclusive ways to work. We understand that childcare and other caring responsibilities may need to be managed alongside work and will always be flexible to accommodate this.

There are many reasons to work for Herts Inclusive Theatre. We offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid home and office working
• Professional development
• An accessible, inclusive and welcoming work environment
• 28 days’ holiday + an additional day per year (up to 5 years) after 3 years of continuous service
• Bonus holiday between Christmas and New Year
• 3% employer pension contribution