Urgent Care Assistant / Care Professional - Immediate Start

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

Job summary

Join a leading home care provider as a Care Assistant, supporting elderly clients in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and support for various health needs. We offer flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Bonus and referral schemes

Mileage allowance

Paid holidays and pension

Full paid training

Career development

Employee discounts and wellness support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Administer medication and assist with moving & handling.
• Support clients with dementia and complex health needs.

Skills

Challenging behaviour

Medication administration

Moving & handling

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

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!