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Care Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 February 2026
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: HCPA
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HCPA004058

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Summary

About the Company

We are Walfinch. We provide domiciliary care in people's homes in the St Albans and Stevenage areas.
Our Values are Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable and have high ethical standards, whilst building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Excellence: We have a passion for what we do and we look beyond the present to deliver to deliver future value. Teamwork: We achieve more when we collaborate by sharing our skills, knowledge and experience, working as one team effectively towards the same goal. Fun: We find ways to have fun because we enjoy what we do. We believe in work-life balance which increases productivity.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

• Job fulfilment
• Great career opportunities
• 24/7 support from Walfinch Management
• competitive wage plus enhanced rate on Bank Holiday.
• Part-time or full-time hours
• Flexible work pattern to meet business needs.
• Friendly and supportive office team.
• Opportunity to undertake specialist training and develop your skills into a senior role.
• After successful completion on probation, option to enrol on Qualifications in Health and Social Care (Level 2, 3 & 5)

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work:Up to Full-Time Hours - Shifts: Between 07:00 - 21:00 + Some Weekend Work

• Personal care: Assist with hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care
• Support with nutrition: Encourage healthy diets and eating methods according to the care plans
• Assisting with shopping: Complete on client's request with finance form and receipt
• Assist with mobility: Use hoists or aids, help with physical activities requiring support
• Companionship care: Build relationships with clients, their families, and friends

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

• Due to nature of the job, driving is essential for this role
• Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Reliable and flexible
• You must have excellent communications skills and the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around

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