Care Assistant

Posting date22 September 2025

Closing date22/10/2025 14:12:48

Salary

LocationBishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CompanyHome Instead East Hertfordshire and Uttleford

Job typePermanent

HoursPart Time

Reference17186560

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Job Description
Care Assistants Needed in Bishop’s Stortford – No Experience Required

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our dedicated care team in Bishop’s Stortford.

No previous social care experience is needed – full training is provided. What matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and kind-hearted nature.

Requirements:

Right to Work in the UK (we cannot provide Health and Care Worker visas)

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Flexible Shifts to Suit You
We offer a variety of shift patterns, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends – perfect for fitting work around your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Care Assistant:

Providing companionship and emotional support

Helping with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, toileting)

Supporting mobility in and around the home

Assisting with medication reminders

Helping with light household tasks such as cleaning, tidying, and cooking

Running errands like food shopping or collecting prescriptions

If you live in or around Bishop’s Stortford and want a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications
Essential

Good communication skills

Ability to listen with empathy

Ability to think on your feet and stay calm

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it

Care Certificate or willingness to work towards it

Basic First Aid or Moving & Handling training. We can offer this in house

Additional Information
What We Offer:

Paid mileage between calls – we value your time on the road

Early Pay App – access up to 50% of your pay before payday

Refer a friend – earn up to £100 for successful referrals

Direct employment – giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme

Training and career development – support to complete nationally recognised qualifications, including the Care Certificate and diplomas. If you want to progress, we’ll help you achieve your goals

Annual pay reviews – keeping up with the cost of living

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