Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Watford is seeking a Care Assistant to provide essential support to adults in their homes. This part-time role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle. Responsibilities include offering companionship, personal care assistance, and medication oversight. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others and able to work flexible shifts. Benefits include mileage reimbursement, early pay access, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonuses

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Passion for care with no prior social-care experience required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are mandatory.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care like showering and bathing.
• Help with mobility and oversee medication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driving

Job description

Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands

Watford

£15.55 - £15.90 per hour

Permanent | Part time

NEW

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others. You do not need previous social‑care experience, but you must have the Right to Work in the UK (we are not able to offer Health and Care Worker visas) and a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

If you’re looking for a flexible job, there are a variety of shift patterns available: mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment gives you holiday entitlement and a pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications, including the Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us and we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Roles and responsibilities

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions