Care Assistant

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St Albans, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of the local people living in St Albans and surrounding areas? If so, Home Instead St Albans is looking to recruit more Care Assistants now! Home Instead St Albans is a care provider that offers all things care! From personal care to companionship, we take pride in being our clients trusted companions. If you’re interested in being a Care Assistant, please apply now to get started!

As a Care Assistant your responsibilities will include:

Personal Care - Assist with bathing, grooming and dressing.

Companionship- have those meaningful talks, play games and build that relationship.

Light Housekeeping - Tidy up a bit because a clutter-free space equals a clutter-free mind.

Medication - Ensure our clients stay on track with their medication

Meal Preparation - Create nutritious meals for the client to enjoy

Requirements of being a Care Assistant:

  • A valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
  • A compassionate and caring nature.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of working as a Care Assistant:

  • Excellent rates of pay ranging from £13.75-£14.75ph
  • No previous experience required
  • Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
  • Paid travel time between clients
  • Double pay on bank holidays
  • Minimum one-hour visits
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly office team

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY NOW! we would love to speak to you and work with you in 2024.

Please note the role is UK based, and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process. Offers of employment will be conditional on the right to work in the UK and a successful DBS Check.

Driving licence essential

Access to your own vehicle 

Right to work in the UK

Living local to St Albans

About this role

Summary

Assist clients with personal care, companionship, medication, meal prep, and light housekeeping in St Albans.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

reside in or near St Albans, UK, remote work not allowed

Salary

Excellent rates of pay ranging from £13.75-£14.75ph

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driving licensevehicle accesscommunicationinterpersonal skillscompassion

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal carecompanionshipmedicationmeal preparationlight housekeeping
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St Albans, UK

On-site City