Care Assistant

Job description

Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.00 per hour plus 30p mileage.

Where You'll Be Supporting: Care Assistant Opportunities – specifically in Buntingford and surrounding villages.

Pay: £14.60 – £16.00 per hour + 30p mileage.

Shifts: 7 days a week.

Day: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00.

Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00.

Guaranteed hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.

Why Join Care By Us?

At Care By Us, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone's life. Whether you're helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we're transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

What You'll Be DoingAs a Care Professional, you'll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.

Supporting with personal care – 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 building meaningful relationships

What Else You'll Help With

Companionship – conversations, activities, outings

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

Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed

Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

QualificationsExperience isn't essential – we'll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.

Compassion and respect for others

The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can't apply yet)

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas – think Road Runner with kindness!)

Additional InformationWhat 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

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

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buntingford

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