Care Assistant - Extra Care

Care Assistant - Extra Care

Role: Care Assistant - Extra Care

Location: Peter Sell House, Hitchin

Hours: Part time 25 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.47 per hour

Working Hours: A combination of mornings 7.30am - 12.30pm & evenings 5pm -10pm. Every other weekend working will be required

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship

Herts at Home is a care provider working with Hertfordshire County Council, providing care for people living in their own homes in the community and also in independent living schemes (Extra Care) across the North Herts area.

Would you like the opportunity to enhance the life of a vulnerable adult?

Do you consider yourself caring, enthusiastic, responsible and understanding?

If so, Herts at Home would love to hear from you.

We're seeking caring, responsible, empathetic, understanding and proactive individuals with a great sense of humour to deliver high quality care to vulnerable adults with a variety of needs.

Why work for Herts at Home?

• Competitive pay of £14.47 per hour from the beginning of your shift to the end.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• We pay for your DBS and uniform
• Paid ongoing training
• Access to Blue light card
• Refer a friend scheme
• Career progression. We are committed to developing our staff and offer comprehensive paid training and regular ongoing support throughout your career.
• We are part of the Herts Rewards programme - giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, M&S).
• You will work with a friendly, supportive team who share a passion for the delivery of high standard person-centred care.

About this role

Am I the Right Person for the Job?

You are if you:

• Have a passion for delivering high quality care to a wide variety of older people.
• Are able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Are comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required.
• Experience as a care worker would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience.
• Roles will encompass morning and evening shifts, weekday and weekend working. Some also include a sleep over shift. If you are unsure what this means, please call us - we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before commencement of employment.

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career advancement within our organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

If you wish to discuss the role in further detail please contact The Recruitment Team on - hahrecruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Important Information

• Location: Peter Sell House, Desborough Road, Hitchin, England, Hertfordshire, SG4 0NW
• Date Posted: 11th August 2026
• Closing Date: 25th August 2026
• Industry: Healthcare
• Job Type: Part time
• Salary: £14.47 Hourly

• Have a passion for delivering high quality care to a wide variety of older people.
• Are able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Are comfortable in assisting individuals with their personal care where this is required.
• Experience as a care worker would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from candidates with no previous experience.
• Roles will encompass morning and evening shifts, weekday and weekend working. Some also include a sleep over shift. If you are unsure what this means, please call us - we will be happy to discuss it with you.
  
  Working Hours: A combination of mornings 7.30am - 12.30pm & evenings 5pm -10pm. Every other weekend working will be required
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship Herts at Home is a care provider working with Hertfordshire County Council, providing care for people living in their own homes in the community and also in independent living schemes (Extra Care) across the North Herts area. Would you like the opportunity to enhance the life of a vulnerable adult? Do you consider yourself caring, enthusiastic, responsible and understanding? If so, Herts at Home would love to hear from you. We're seeking caring, responsible, empathetic, understanding and proactive individuals with a great sense of humour to deliver high quality care to vulnerable adults with a variety of needs. Why work for Herts at Home?
• Competitive pay of £14.47 per hour from the beginning of your shift to the end.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• We pay for your DBS and uniform
• Paid ongoing training
• Access to Blue light card
• Refer a friend scheme
• Career progression. We are committed to developing our staff and offer comprehensive paid training and regular ongoing support throughout your career.
• We are part of the Herts Rewards programme - giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, M&S).
• You will work with a friendly, supportive team who share a passion for the delivery of high standard person-centred care., We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career advancement within our organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.