Care Assistant
Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
Location: | Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire |
Remote working: | Fully remote |
Company: | Home Instead East Hertfordshire and Uttleford |
Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme