We are currently recruiting for:
Zero Hours Care Assistant
- Pay from £17.00 per hour
- Flexible shifts available including mornings, evenings and weekends
- £0.35 per mile mileage allowance
- Ideal for those looking for flexible working patterns
Unfortunately we are unable to offer Sponsorship at this time.
This role involves supporting clients in their own homes across our local community, helping them remain independent and live comfortably.
Description:
For over 30 years, ENA Care Group has been a family-owned and industry-leading provider of bespoke homecare services throughout England and Wales. Specialising in live-in and domiciliary care, we're dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs, enabling them to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Our person-centred approach means we work closely with every client to tailor care plans that respect their preferences and promote their independence. At ENA, our guiding principles – 'Enabling', 'Nurturing', and 'Aspiring' – inform everything we do, from the support we deliver to clients, to the developmental opportunities we provide our staff. Our team thrives on innovation, compassion, and a strong community ethos, ensuring that everyone who joins us feels valued, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential.
The Role:
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant with ENA Care Group's Hourly service, you will play a vital role in helping our clients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Based in Hertfordshire, you will visit clients in their own homes to provide essential personal care, support with household tasks, medication administration, and companionship.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Supporting clients with mobility and transferring
- Administering medication as prescribed
- Preparing meals and assisting with feeding
- Performing light housekeeping duties
- Running errands and accompanying clients to appointments
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Accurately recording care notes and documentation
We provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality care. You must have a full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle to travel between client visits.
Hours of work
ZERO HOUR CONTRACT ( morning shifts, day shifts, evening shifts, weekends)
Requirements:
- Caring and empathetic individual with a genuine desire to support others
- Effective problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Reliable, organised, and punctual
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to your role
- Full, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
Benefits:
- £17 per hour for weekdays, £18.00 per hour on weekends, with enhanced rates for Bank Holidays
- Mileage allowance
- Full induction, specialist care training, and continuous professional development
- Dedicated support from your Care Manager
- 24/7 emergency on-call line
- Paid accrued holidays if on a zero-hour contract
- 28 days paid annual leave on a full-time contract
- Opportunities for career progression
If you are a dedicated, compassionate individual who is looking to build a fulfilling career in care with a supportive, forward-thinking company, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join ENA Care Group and help us make a positive difference to the lives of our clients every day.
Pay: From £17.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Is your DBS on the update service?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a car to travel to placements? (required)
Work Location: In person
