Care Assistant
homeinsteadcare
Care Assistant
About this role
Company 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.
We have been rated as 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Benefits:
Our Care Assistants are what make us 'Outstanding' and 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
- PAID pension scheme
- Evening, weekend and daytime work available from 10-35 hours per week, depending on your availability
You will be supporting our clients with a variety of day-to-day tasks, duties will include:
- Companionship - Ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
- Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
- Personal care - Supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to help maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle
- Accompany to appointments or shopping
Job Description
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients in St Albans, Harpenden & Radlett. Every one of our clients is unique and special, the joy and comfort our clients receive from one of our Care Professionals visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.
Qualifications
No previous experience is required. We will provide you with the training you need to feel confident when providing care to our valued clients.
However, if you already hold a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care we will pay you an additional 50 pence an hour once you've been with us for three months.
Additional Information
What to expect as a Home Instead Care Professional:
- Recruitment Assessment Programs
- Introductions and shadow visits
- Minimum visits 1-hour
- Matching process based on hobbies and interests
- Ongoing support from our friendly office team
To see a full listing of all our open positions please visit our website: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/st-albans/vacancies/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare?
The salary for this Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare located?
This Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare is based in St Albans, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare.
How do I apply for the Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare?
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When was the Care Assistant job at homeinsteadcare posted?
This Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare was posted on Oct 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Care Assistant
homeinsteadcare
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