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Care Assistant

£14.7 per hour
Full-time


Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in Hertfordshire

✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨
At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives.

We’re currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting service users across Hertfordshire.

Work Locations

Berkhamsted | The Dacorum District – Hemel Hempstead, Tring, Potten End, Redbourn, Cheddington, Bovingdon, Kensworth, Kings Langley & Pepperstock

Pay & Benefits

  • Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £14.70 per hour
  • Weekends (Sat–Sun): £16.50 per hour
  • Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile

Perks of joining us:

✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
✔ Paid mileage + local work opportunities
✔ Paid training – online & face-to-face
✔ Career progression & self-development opportunities
✔ Flexible working – full or part time
✔ 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

⏰ Shift Patterns

We run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:

  • Day Shifts: 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Job Description



Your Role as a Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred support to help people live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting daily living activities & promoting independence
  • Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
  • Supporting with mobility, transfers & aids
  • Providing medication support as per care plans
  • Preparing meals, drinks & monitoring nutrition
  • Helping with household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands)
  • Offering companionship, reassurance & emotional support
  • Encouraging hobbies, interests & community activities
  • Keeping accurate records & communicating with families/professionals

Qualifications



Who We’re Looking For

No experience is necessary – we’ll train you in everything else!
All we ask is that you bring:

  • Compassion, empathy & patience
  • Great communication & people skills
  • Attention to detail & reliability
  • Flexibility & adaptability
  • Stamina to support mobility tasks
  • Problem-solving skills & common sense
  • Respect for diversity & cultural awareness
  • Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
  • Right to Work in the UK

You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same – you’ll be helping others broaden their horizons while broadening your own.

Additional Information



Why Choose Care by Us?

We’re not just another care provider – we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change.

Thanks to the talent and commitment of our people, extraordinary achievements happen every day. Join us, and be part of a supportive, growing company that offers career security, opportunities, and real impact.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready for a care adventure more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory , apply today and become one of our everyday heroes!

APPLY NOW and start your journey with Care by Us.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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