Care Assistant

🌟 Care Professionals – Join Our Welcoming East Hertfordshire Team! 🌟

✨ Brighter days. Guaranteed hours. Real impact. ✨

At Care By Us (Part of the CCH Group), we know that it takes a special kind of person to care for others. Every day is different—and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. Whether you’re 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 East Hertfordshire branch. Whether you are looking for a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or simply want a role where your empathy is valued, we will give you all the support and training you need to thrive.

📍 Work Locations As this is a community-based role, you will be traveling to support clients within their local communities. We proudly provide high-quality care across East Hertfordshire and all surrounding areas, primarily covering:

• Hoddesdon & Surrounds: Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Great Amwell, Hertford Heath, Nazeing, Roydon, Goffs Oak, Cuffley, Waltham Cross, Waltham Abbey, and Harlow.

• Hertford & Surrounds: Hertford, Ware, Stanstead Abbotts, and surrounding villages.

🚗 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: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00, Evening shifts: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00).

🌟 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
• 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
• 🚶 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

🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!) You don’t need formal care experience! The skills you’ve 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. We’re 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 adaptability—because 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).

🎁 What You’ll 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 you’re ready for a career adventure that’s 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.

Compensation (from employer):
14.7 – 16.5 GBP (HOURLY)