Care Assistant - Cheshunt, Goffs Oak and Cuffley

Home Instead Senior Care; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is urgently seeking experienced Care Assistants to support elderly clients in Cheshunt, Goffs Oak, and Cuffley. Candidates should have a valid UK driving licence and own vehicle. Responsibilities include providing personal care, administering medication, and supporting clients with complex needs. This role offers pay between £12.75 and £13.50 per hour, plus bonuses and mileage allowance, with full training provided.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

Career development

Employee discounts

Wellness support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or similar role.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle are essential.
• Enhanced DBS (Adult Workforce) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Administer medication and assist with movement.
• Support clients with dementia and complex health needs.

Skills

Care Assistant experience

Medication administration

Challenging behavior management

Moving and handling

Strong English skills

Job description

Location: Cheshunt, Goffs Oak, Cuffley
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 – £13.50 per hour + bonuses + mileage allowance
Expected Hours: 7 – 30 per week

We are hiring experienced Care Assistants for immediate start.

Home Instead is one of the UK’s leading home care providers. We support elderly clients to live independently in their own homes and are urgently looking for Care Professionals to join our team across Cheshunt, Goffs Oak, and Cuffley.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Administer medication
• Assist with moving & handling
• Support clients with dementia, mobility issues, and complex health needs
• Manage challenging behaviours with care and professionalism
• Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or similar role
• Skilled in challenging behaviour, medication administration, and moving & handling
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle (essential)
• Enhanced DBS (Adult Workforce)
• Reliable, compassionate, flexible, and confident in elderly care
• Strong spoken and written English

Shifts Available

• Early mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and nights
• Flexibility is essential

What We Offer

• £12.75 - £13.50 per hour pay
• Bonus and referral schemes
• Mileage allowance
• Paid holidays and pension
• Full paid training (Care Certificate and more)
• Career development and qualifications
• Supportive and friendly team
• Employee discounts and wellness support

Start immediately and make a real difference in someone’s life. Apply now!