Part time weekend community care professional
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Additional pay over the weekends and paid milage, DBS and training |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | City and County Healthcare Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SL |
Summary
Support Independence. Build Confidence. Make a Real Impact.
Now Recruiting: Weekend part time Supported Living assistant
We’re looking for compassionate, reliable people to join our team as supported living care assistant.
This role is about much more than providing support — it’s about helping people rebuild confidence, regain daily skills, and restore independence in their own homes.
Every visit makes a difference: from enabling someone to cook a meal again, to supporting them back on their feet after hospital discharge. If you want to see the direct results of your care and celebrate small but powerful milestones with clients, this role is for you.
Pay Rates
We believe great work deserves great pay – and that’s why our carers are paid additionally over the weekend, 35p per mile and paid DBS and training
Harlow and Bishop Stortford with occasional travel to Safforn Walden
Day: 08:00/09:00 – 15:00
Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00
Requirements
Full UK driving licence
Access to a vehicle (essential for travel between clients)
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,
Qualifications
What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape and Superpowers!)
Hold onto your hats — ideally, you’ll have at least 6 months of social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders!
But here’s the truth: what matters most to us is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You’ll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Don’t worry — we’ll help you level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and delightfully quirky) team.
While experience is a bonus, we’re really looking for people who:
Have compassion oozing from every pore
️ Can communicate like a UN diplomat
Possess problem-solving powers that would impress Mother Teresa
Are committed to respectful, high-quality care that would make your gran proud
✅ Have the right to work within the UK
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential (some clients live in rural areas and need heroes who can reach them).
Additional Information
What You’ll Receive
Enhanced maternity, adoption & paternity pay
Pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Cycle to Work scheme
Paid mileage
Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
Paid training (online & face-to-face)
Career progression opportunities
Employee benefits & wellbeing platform
Blue Light Card eligibility (staff discounts)
Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
Flexible hours – part-time and full-time available
Local work with the backing of the largest care company in the UK
Ready to Help People Live Life Their Way?
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career supporting people to regain independence and confidence, join our reablement team of everyday heroes. Apply today!