Care Assistant - Full Time £14- £14.50 per hour

TN United Kingdom; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential companionship and personal care to clients in North Hertfordshire. This role offers flexible hours with competitive pay and a supportive team environment. Carers will engage in meaningful interactions, assist with daily activities, and ensure the well-being of clients. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this company values kindness and compassion, making it a rewarding place to work. Join a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!

Benefits

Holiday pay

Pension

No uniform needed

Double pay on Bank holidays

Fully paid ongoing training

1:1 mentoring

Funding for NVQ Apprenticeships

24/7 on-call support

Regular staff social events

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion are essential for this role.
• Training support is provided for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients in their homes.
• Administer medication and document care activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Personal Care

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care

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28.04.2025

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Job Description

Jobs in various locations including Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Stotfold, Steeple Morden, Melbourn, Royston, Bassingbourn, and surrounding areas.

Part-time, £14.00 - £14.50 per hour.

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services for older people. We offer award-winning training and have an excellent reputation; we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. Our Care Professionals build bonds of trust, enabling us to deliver person-centred care. We have an Outstanding CQC rating.

Our carers aim to make a difference each day for clients. The role involves showing up with a smile, engaging in conversations, supporting with personal care, administering medication, helping with chores, outings, and having fun—similar to caring for your own parents. If you are kind and compassionate, you will be an outstanding Carer!

About The Role

On a typical day, you will visit clients in their homes, providing companionship and support tailored to their needs. Every client’s needs are unique, but the role generally includes:

• Companionship services—chatting, outings, hobbies
• Providing personal care—bathing and dressing
• Administering and documenting medication
• Documenting care activities and liaising with the office for changing needs

What’s it Like Working For Us?

We are a fun company that takes care seriously! Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, all our Carers are permanent employees who build trust with clients. Our team is composed of kind, compassionate individuals who enjoy making a difference. The best part of working with us is the Clients.

Check out our social media to learn more about us. Don’t forget to like and follow!

Benefits of Working for Home Instead

• Full-time and part-time roles
• £14.00 p/h weekdays, £14.50 p/h weekends, plus holiday pay and pension
• Minimum 1-hour client visits
• No uniform needed—blend in like family
• Never work on your birthday
• Double pay on Bank holidays
• Matching clients by interests and personality to build trust
• Fully paid ongoing training, with £90 for completing the Care Certificate within 90 days
• 1:1 mentoring from experienced Care Professionals
• Funding for NVQ Level 2 & 3 Apprenticeships, with support for higher levels
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 on-call support
• Regular staff social events
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted Carers Card
• Refer a friend scheme up to £200
• Free EAP Wellbeing Programme
• Full PPE provided: hand sanitiser, face coverings, gloves, aprons

Qualifications

All you need is kindness, compassion, and a smile. We will support your training needs.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all community sections to reflect our diverse community. Home Instead is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, with all staff required to undergo DBS checks. If you seek rewarding work with flexibility, making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.