Care Assistant

Job description

We are a family run company; part of a network of 200+ award winning Home Instead offices across the UK. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to our clients, enabling them to remain safely in their own homes as an alternative to residential care.

A mark of this approach to high quality of care is our 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our Care Assistants are what make us 'Outstanding'. Our benefits reflect this:

Excellent rates of pay: £12.25/hr before 6:15pm & £13.25/hr after 6:15pm

After 3 months of service we pay an additional 50p/hr if you hold a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

PAID Care Assistant training

PAID travel time & mileage at 45p between client visits

PAID holiday

Evening, weekend and daytime work available from 10-35 hours per week, depending on your availability

Job DescriptionRequirements:

To work for us as a Care Assistant you need to have:

A desire to support elderly members of our community and a kind, caring nature

A valid driving licence and your own car

The right to work in the UK

The ability to travel to and from our clients in St Albans, Harpenden, Radlett and surrounding villages

QualificationsTo be a Care Assistant at Home Instead you do NOT need you to have experience of working in care or qualifications. We will provide all the training you'll need to feel confident when caring for our wonderful clients.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Albans

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English