Care Assistant - Harpenden

Location: Harpenden

Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour/+ Mileage

Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for career development?

Do you want to work with an employer that truly values and rewards hard work?

Do you want to work somewhere that offers flexibility, choice, and a clear path for career progression?

Right at Home Hemel Hempstead is a friendly, local home care provider that recognises its employees are its greatest asset. We are looking for friendly, reliable, and ambitious female Care Assistants to support clients in Harpenden and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we will support you with full training and ongoing development to help you succeed.

🏆 Why Join Us?

We are proud to be:

• Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year – National Care Awards 2025
• Top 20 Home Care Provider in the East of England (2025) – awarded for the fourth time by homecare.co.uk
• WorkBuzz 5 Star Employer (2025) – recognised for our outstanding team culture
• We believe great care starts with great people – that’s why we invest in you.

What We Offer Our Care Assistants:

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 plus mileage allowance
• Flexible shifts close to home
• Paid training and ongoing support
• Access to further qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQs
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts & Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free flu vaccinations
• Referral bonus scheme
• Full PPE and equipment provided
• A supportive, “family feel” team environment

Duties Will Include:

• Supporting Clients to live independently in their own homes
• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Administering or supporting with medication
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping and domestic duties
• Shopping and errands
• Accompanying Clients to appointments or social outings
• Providing companionship and emotional support

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

• Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends
• Full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A genuine passion for helping others
• Reliable, caring, and a positive team player

Important Information:

This role is open to female applicants only due to the personal care needs of our clients. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

No Experience? No Problem!

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, or Healthcare Assistant – we’d love to hear from you.

If not, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds including retail, hospitality, customer service, warehouse, and driving roles. Full training is provided – this could be the start of a rewarding new career.

Interested?

Apply now or call our friendly team on 01442 953141 to find out more.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.