Support Worker
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 to £15.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HCPA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCPA004354 |
Summary
About the Company
For over 30 years, Crossroads Caring for Life has been a leading charity supporting thousands of people across Hertfordshire. As one of the Top 5 Charities to work for in the UK, we’re proud to be an award-winning, 3-Star World Class organisation, as recognised by Best Companies in 2024—an achievement we’ve maintained for five consecutive years.
With over a decade of “Good” ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we’ve built a reputation as a trusted name in care. According to our 2024 staff survey, 98% of colleagues said they love working here, and 90% feel their manager cares about them as individuals.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact, enjoy a great work-life balance, and feel truly valued?
Crossroads Caring for Life is recruiting passionate Support Workers to join our friendly and diverse team in Hertfordshire.
Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?
• Flexibility: Guaranteed income is available for regular out-of-hours work, but we also offer flexible zero-hour shifts, including school-time hours, so you can choose what suits your lifestyle!
• Competitive Pay
o Respite Calls: £12.60+/hour
o Homecare Calls: £14.25/hour (Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm) | £14.75/hour (Mon-Fri, 6pm-10pm) | £15.25/hour (Weekends)£16.25/hour (Bank Holidays)
• Paid Travel & Mileage: Up to 1 hour paid travel time between calls, and 45p per mile!
• Employee Benefits: - Pension scheme and company sick pay.
• Paid accredited training and induction.
• Company phone provided.
• Free DBS checks.
• Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders for support.
• Recognised as one of the top 3 organisations in the UK for Wellbeing contributions by Best Companies—because your wellbeing is just as important as our clients.
• Wellbeing Focus
• Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for bringing friends or family into the team.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
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 Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work:Up To 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 7am-6pm / 6pm - 10pm + Some Weekend Work
• Support our clients to live independently in their own homes.
• Build meaningful relationships with regular, local clients, with a minimum of 30-minute call times.
• Take advantage of further medical condition-specific training to develop your skills.
Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?
• UK License + access to vehicle
• We believe in nurturing talent and will provide fully paid training, accredited by the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association, to help you succeed.
• We also offer ongoing professional development to support your career growth.
For over 30 years, Crossroads Caring for Life has been a leading charity supporting thousands of people across Hertfordshire. As one of the Top 5 Charities to work for in the UK, we’re proud to be an award-winning, 3-Star World Class organisation, as recognised by Best Companies in 2024—an achievement we’ve maintained for five consecutive years.
With over a decade of “Good” ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we’ve built a reputation as a trusted name in care. According to our 2024 staff survey, 98% of colleagues said they love working here, and 90% feel their manager cares about them as individuals.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact, enjoy a great work-life balance, and feel truly valued?
Crossroads Caring for Life is recruiting passionate Support Workers to join our friendly and diverse team in Hertfordshire.
Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?
• Flexibility: Guaranteed income is available for regular out-of-hours work, but we also offer flexible zero-hour shifts, including school-time hours, so you can choose what suits your lifestyle!
• Competitive Pay
o Respite Calls: £12.60+/hour
o Homecare Calls: £14.25/hour (Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm) | £14.75/hour (Mon-Fri, 6pm-10pm) | £15.25/hour (Weekends)£16.25/hour (Bank Holidays)
• Paid Travel & Mileage: Up to 1 hour paid travel time between calls, and 45p per mile!
• Employee Benefits: - Pension scheme and company sick pay.
• Paid accredited training and induction.
• Company phone provided.
• Free DBS checks.
• Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders for support.
• Recognised as one of the top 3 organisations in the UK for Wellbeing contributions by Best Companies—because your wellbeing is just as important as our clients.
• Wellbeing Focus
• Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for bringing friends or family into the team.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
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 Support Worker job involve?
Hours of Work:Up To 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 7am-6pm / 6pm - 10pm + Some Weekend Work
• Support our clients to live independently in their own homes.
• Build meaningful relationships with regular, local clients, with a minimum of 30-minute call times.
• Take advantage of further medical condition-specific training to develop your skills.
Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?
• UK License + access to vehicle
• We believe in nurturing talent and will provide fully paid training, accredited by the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association, to help you succeed.
• We also offer ongoing professional development to support your career growth.