External opportunity
Care Assistant
£14.7–16.5 per hour
Posted 23 Oct 2026 · Other
Job description
Job Description
🌟 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
Qualifications
🦸 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).
Additional Information
🎁 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.
Company Description
🌟 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).
Pay, skills & work eligibility
Compensation
£14.7–16.5 per hour
Pay basis not specified
Stated in original posting data. No currency conversion or estimated salary.
View compensation wording
Original posting compensation: min 14.7; max 16.5; currency GBP; period HOURLY.
Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- Hoddesdon, England, United Kingdom
- Visa sponsorship
- Listing says sponsorship is unavailable
- Relocation support
- Not stated clearly
- Working hours / time zone
- Not stated clearly
- Work authorization wording
- ✅ The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).
✅ The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).
Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.
Location & work arrangement
Listed work locations
- Hoddesdon, England, United Kingdom