Care Assistant

Overview

The East Herts & Uttlesford office provides high-quality at-home care to the local community within Bishop's Stortford. Our quality care service is competitive and tailor-made to each individual. Support for older people may include companionship, home help, and personal care. The East Herts & Uttlesford Home Instead office is one of over 1000 offices worldwide, with over 266 in the UK.

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

• 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!

• 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.

• 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

• 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