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Experienced Care Assistant

On-site in Hemel Hempstead·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday

    Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experienced female care assistants with a passion for helping others

  • Reliable, compassionate, and committed individuals

  • Willingness to travel locally (mileage paid)

  • Must be eligible to work in the UK

  • ✅ Experience: Previous experience as a Care Assistant with a true passion for helping others.

  • 🚗 Driving Requirement: A willingness to travel locally with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage paid).

  • ✅ Genuine compassion and respect for others

  • ✅ Reliable, compassionate, and committed individuals

  • ✅ The right to work in the UK

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

💷 Pay & Benefits

  • Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £14.20 per hour

  • Weekends (Sat–Sun): £16.00 per hour

  • Mileage allowance: £0.30 per mile

🎁 What You’ll Receive

Here are the perks of joining us:

  • ✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

  • ✔ Paid mileage & local work opportunities

  • ✔ Comprehensive paid training (online & face-to-face)

  • ✔ Career progression & self-development support

  • ✔ Flexible full-time & part-time hours

  • ✔ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

  • ✔ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment

  • ✔ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)

  • ✔ Cycle-to-work scheme

  • ✔ Refer-a-friend bonus (£300 per referral!)

  • ✔ Access to well-being & benefits platform

  • ✔ Work with the largest care company in the UK

The role

💙 What You’ll Be Doing

Every day as a domiciliary Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing. You’ll support people to stay independent in their own homes and be a trusted part of a close-knit, local team.

✨ You’ll help with:

What you'll do

  • 💧 Providing personal care with dignity and respect – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming

  • 💊 Assisting with medication – preparation and administration

  • 🚶 Helping with mobility – and using aids/equipment safely

  • 🍲 Preparing meals/snacks – and offering mealtime support

  • 🧺 Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning

  • 💬 Offering companionship and reassurance – building meaningful relationships

✨ You’ll also:

  • 🤝 Encourage social engagement and family connections

  • 👀 Monitor health and report any changes to healthcare professionals and family

  • 📝 Maintain accurate documentation of care provided

  • 🛡️ Respond to emergencies safely and effectively

  • 🧩 Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team

How you'll work

📍 Work Locations

  • Borehamwood

  • Elstree (near Theobald Street & Ripon Park)

  • Hemel Hempstead area

⏰ Shift Patterns

We provide care 7 days a week with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:

  • Day Shifts: 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

(Please note: This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, as a genuine occupational qualification requires a female worker).

Qualifications

🦸 What We’re Looking For

We are looking for experienced female care professionals who are ready to hit the ground running and bring their expertise to our wonderful clients.

About City and County Healthcare Group

Industry
Healthcare

In their own words

About the company & team

🌟 Female Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in Hemel Hempstead & Hertfordshire 🌟

✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨

At Care by Us, every day is different – and every day gives you the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.
We’re looking for experienced full-time and part-time Female Care Assistants to join our dedicated team, supporting service users across Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding Hertfordshire area.

Why join us?

✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
✔ Paid mileage & local work opportunities
✔ Comprehensive paid training (online & face-to-face)
✔ Career progression & self-development support
✔ Flexible full-time & part-time hours
✔ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
✔ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment
✔ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)
✔ Cycle-to-work scheme
✔ Refer-a-friend bonus (£300 per referral)
✔ Access to well-being & benefits platform
✔ Be part of the largest care company in the UK

🚀 Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

If you're an experienced care professional ready to make a local impact, apply today and become part of our mission to transform care!

💙 We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.

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