Full Or Part Time Care Assistant

Care By Us Limited; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Care By Us Limited in East Hertfordshire is seeking a domiciliary care assistant to support people to stay independent in their own homes. You will work with a close-knit local team across Birchanger and Bishops Stortford and surrounding villages.

No prior social care experience is required as full, paid training is provided. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, with shifts seven days a week and flexible patterns.

Qualifications

• Driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
• Genuine compassion and respect for others; strong communication and listening skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude with reliability and a caring nature.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming.
• Assisting with medication – preparation and administration.
• Helping with mobility – using aids/equipment safely.
• Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support.
• Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning.
• Offering companionship and reassurance – building relationships.
• Encourage social engagement and family connections.
• Monitor health and report changes to healthcare professionals and family.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
• Respond to emergencies safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Positive attitude

Right to work in UK

Job description

Company Description

Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact.

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

At Care By Us, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team.

Work Locations

Work close to home in some of East Hertfordshire’s most welcoming communities. We are currently in high demand and urgently looking for compassionate people based in or around BIRCHANGER and BISHOPS STORTFORD!

Birchanger (Urgent Vacancies!) Bishops Stortford (Havers, Hockerill, Thorley - Urgent Vacancies!) Sawbridgeworth Hertford Ware Stanstead Abbotts And the surrounding villages.

Pay & Benefits

Weekdays (Mon-Fri): £14.70 per hour Saturday: £16.50 per hour Sunday: £16.50 per hour Mileage allowance: 30p per mile

Shift Patterns & Contract Security

Our services run 7 days a week, offering shifts to suit your lifestyle:

Day Shifts: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00 Evening Shifts: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00

Guaranteed Hours

are available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work!

Why Join Care By Us?

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.

• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months.

• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional.

With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day as a domiciliary Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing. You’ll support people to stay independent in their own homes and be a trusted part of a close-knit, local team.

You’ll help with:

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect – 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 reassurance – building meaningful relationships

You’ll also:

• Encourage social engagement and family connections

• Monitor health and report any changes to healthcare professionals and family

• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided

• Respond to emergencies safely and effectively

• Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

Hold onto your hats, because you don't need any social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! We offer full, paid training — all you need is a heart of gold, reliability, and the drive to make a difference.

• Driving Requirement: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

• Genuine compassion and respect for others (kindness goes a long way!)

• Strong communication and listening skills

• A positive, can-do attitude

• Reliability and a caring, supportive nature

• The right to work in the UK

If you’re kind-hearted, dependable, and ready to make every day a little brighter — you’ve already got what it takes to be a Care Assistant hero!