Care Assistant

Care Assistant

2026-09-12T00:00:00

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, GB, WD17 2

Salary: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-11T12:11:05.677

Company Description

Care Professionals Join Our Welcoming Hertsmere & South Hertfordshire Team! We are part of Care By Us (CCH Group), and we know that it takes a special kind of person to care for others. Every day offers meaningful and rewarding work that truly impacts people's lives. Whether helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.

We are currently looking for compassionate Care Professionals to join our dedicated branch covering Hertsmere and South Hertfordshire. Whether you seek a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or a role where your empathy is valued, we provide all the support and training needed to thrive.

Work Locations

• Potters Bar & Surrounds (EN6): Potters Bar, South Mimms, and Darkes Lane


• Borehamwood & Elstree (WD6): Borehamwood and Elstree


• Radlett & Shenley (WD7): Radlett and Shenley


• Bushey & Surrounds (WD23): Bushey and Bushey Heath

A full driving license and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the geographical nature of the rounds.

Industry-Leading Pay & Security

We believe in rewarding our teams for their incredible work. We offer:

• Highly Competitive Pay: £14.70 - £16.50 per hour + 30p per mile


• Guaranteed Hours Available for stability and predictability


• Full Shift Pay Opportunities with flexible shifts including 7 days a week

Shift patterns include daytime (07:00 - 14:00) and evening shifts (14:00 - 22:00).

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

You will help vulnerable clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Medication support (preparation and administration)


• Mobility support (including the safe use of aids and equipment)


• Mealtime support (preparing meals/snacks, and feeding if required)


• Light domestic duties (laundry, making beds, light cleaning)


• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care)


• Companionship (building meaningful relationships and emotional support)

What Else You'll Help With

• Companionship conversations, activities, outings


• Medication management (collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration)


• Nutrition & Mealtimes (cooking nutritious meals considering dietary needs)


• Mobility assistance (transfers, walking support, use of aids)


• Health monitoring (observing and reporting changes in condition)


• Social inclusion (helping maintain community and family connections)


• Emotional support (empathy, reassurance, and listening)


• Documentation (accurate record keeping)


• Safety & emergency response (creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed)


• Collaboration (working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families)

Qualifications

What You'll Need (Besides a Cape!)

You do not need formal care experience! Skills gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or managing a household are valuable. Full, paid training is provided. We're looking for:

• Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others


• Reliability, punctuality, and a caring nature


• Patience and active listening skills to understand client needs


• Resilience and adaptability as no two days (or clients) are the same


• A keen eye for detail to spot changes in health or well-being


• The ability to use initiative and stay calm under pressure


• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in continuous training


• Good communication and team spirit


• The right to work in the UK (please note: visa sponsorship is not available)

Additional Information

What You'll Receive:

• Guaranteed hours for job security


• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay


• Death in Service payment


• Pension scheme


• Benefits & Well-being platform


• 28 days annual leave (pro-rated)


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)


• Blue Light Card discounts


• Flexible hours (part-time and full-time options)


• Local work with paid mileage


• Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays


• Paid training (online and face-to-face)


• Career progression opportunities


• Access to our in-house app


• The backing of the largest care company in the UK


• No experience required

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

If you're ready for a career adventure more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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across the region, primarily covering: Potters Bar & Surrounds (EN6): Potters Bar, South Mimms, and Darkes Lane. Borehamwood & Elstree (WD6): Borehamwood and Elstree. Radlett & Shenley (WD7): Radlett and Shenley. Bushey & Surrounds (WD23): Bushey and Bushey Heath. ?? A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role due to the geographical nature of the rounds. ?? Industry-Leading Pay & Security We believe in rewarding our teams for the incredible work they do. We are proud to offer unparalleled financial security for our Care Professionals: ?? Highly Competitive Pay: £14.70 £16.50 per hour + 30p per mile. ? Guaranteed Hours Available: Giving you the ultimate peace of mind and security of regular, predictable work. ? Full Shift Pay Opportunities: Speak to our team about our opportunities to be paid for your full shift! (Flexible shift patterns including 7 days a week are available to suit your lifestyle. Day shifts: 07:00 14:00, Evening shifts:
14:00 22:00). Job Description ?? What Youll Be Doing Youll help vulnerable clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. Following personalised care plans designed to promote dignity and respect, your responsibilities will include: ?? Medication support (preparation and administration) ?? Mobility support (including the safe use of aids and equipment) ??? Mealtime support (preparing meals/snacks, and feeding if required) ?? Light domestic duties (laundry, making beds, light cleaning) ?? Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care) ?? Companionship (building meaningful relationships and emotional support) ?? What Else Youll Help With ?? Companionship conversations, activities, outings ?? Medication Management collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration ?? Nutrition & Mealtimes cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs ?? Mobility Assistance transfers, walking support, use of aids ?? Health Monitoring
observing and reporting changes in condition ?? Social Inclusion helping maintain community and family connections ?? Emotional Support empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear ?? Documentation accurate record keeping ??? Safety & Emergency Response creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed ?? Collaboration working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families Qualifications ?? What Youll Need (Besides a Cape!) You dont need formal care experience! The skills youve gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or running a household are exactly what makes a brilliant Care Professional. Full, paid training is provided. Were looking for: ? Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others ? Reliability, punctuality, and a naturally caring nature ? Patience and active listening skills to truly understand our clients' needs ? Resilience and adaptabilitybecause no two days (or clients!) are exactly the same ? A keen eye for detail
to spot any changes in a client's health or well-being ? The ability to use your initiative and stay calm under pressure ? Willingness to learn new skills and participate in continuous training ? Great communication and a collaborative team spirit ? The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship). Additional Information ?? What Youll Receive ?Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates giving you the security of regular work. Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay Death in Service payment Pension scheme Benefits & Well-being platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Cycle to Work scheme Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral) Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!) Flexible hours part-time and full-time Local work with paid mileage Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays Paid training online and face-to-face Career progression opportunities Access to our in-house
app The backing of the largest care company in the UK No experience required ?? Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If youre ready for a career adventure thats more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. JBRP1_UKTJ