Company Description
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Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact.
Where You'll Be Supporting
Care Assistant Opportunities – We are recruiting across East Hertfordshire, including (but not limited to):
Bishops Stortford (Havers, Birchanger, Hockerill, Thorley)
Sawbridgeworth
Hertford
Ware
Stanstead Abbotts
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 Doing
As 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.
You'll help with:
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
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 & Superpowers!)
Experience isn't essential – we'll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
Compassion and respect for others
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
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 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
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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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