Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.82 to £14.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HCPA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCPA004565 |
Summary
About the Company
At GDB Healthcare Services Company Limited, we specialise in person-centred domiciliary care for children, young people (CYP), adults 18+, and older adults 65+ across Hertfordshire, London, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
We are proud to be a CQC-registered provider delivering safe, high-quality care tailored to every individual’s needs.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
GDB Healthcare Services is a dynamic and innovative company, interested in people and seeking to develop them to reach their potential with good working conditions, a robust HR system and internal policies, as well as a defined career progression pathway. We are an equal opportunities organisation, welcoming applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and beliefs.
We also offer:
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave - excluding bank holidays
• Regular 1-2-1 management supervision
• Free uniform
What does this Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work:0 Hour Contract - Between 1 - 10 hours per week
Support individuals with daily living tasks such as personal care, dressing, bathing, toileting, and morning/evening routines.
Assist with mobility needs, physical disabilities, and the safe use of aids and personal equipment.
Maintain comfort and hygiene through tasks like bed-making, light cleaning, laundry, and other domestic support.
Prepare meals and drinks, and provide assistance with eating and drinking when required.
Follow and contribute to personalised care plans, including specialised support (e.g., dementia, re-ablement, continence, temporary illness, and end-of-life care).
Support safe medication routines as outlined in individual care plans.
Promote wellbeing and independence through conversation, activities, community engagement, and encouragement of self-care.
Maintain accurate records, attend meetings and training, follow organisational policies, and report any significant changes in a service user’s health or circumstances.
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
Essential Criteria:
• Self-motivated
• Organised
• Flexible
• Caring
• Sensitive to the needs of others and to the needs of vulnerable people
• An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
• A good communicator and team player
• Able to follow care planning requirements and instructions.
Desirable criteria:
• Be flexible in terms of availability, working hours, adaptability
• Have previous experience of care work
• Have own transport
• Have knowledge of local neighbourhoods.
At GDB Healthcare Services Company Limited, we specialise in person-centred domiciliary care for children, young people (CYP), adults 18+, and older adults 65+ across Hertfordshire, London, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
We are proud to be a CQC-registered provider delivering safe, high-quality care tailored to every individual’s needs.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
GDB Healthcare Services is a dynamic and innovative company, interested in people and seeking to develop them to reach their potential with good working conditions, a robust HR system and internal policies, as well as a defined career progression pathway. We are an equal opportunities organisation, welcoming applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and beliefs.
We also offer:
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave - excluding bank holidays
• Regular 1-2-1 management supervision
• Free uniform
What does this Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work:0 Hour Contract - Between 1 - 10 hours per week
Support individuals with daily living tasks such as personal care, dressing, bathing, toileting, and morning/evening routines.
Assist with mobility needs, physical disabilities, and the safe use of aids and personal equipment.
Maintain comfort and hygiene through tasks like bed-making, light cleaning, laundry, and other domestic support.
Prepare meals and drinks, and provide assistance with eating and drinking when required.
Follow and contribute to personalised care plans, including specialised support (e.g., dementia, re-ablement, continence, temporary illness, and end-of-life care).
Support safe medication routines as outlined in individual care plans.
Promote wellbeing and independence through conversation, activities, community engagement, and encouragement of self-care.
Maintain accurate records, attend meetings and training, follow organisational policies, and report any significant changes in a service user’s health or circumstances.
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
Essential Criteria:
• Self-motivated
• Organised
• Flexible
• Caring
• Sensitive to the needs of others and to the needs of vulnerable people
• An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
• A good communicator and team player
• Able to follow care planning requirements and instructions.
Desirable criteria:
• Be flexible in terms of availability, working hours, adaptability
• Have previous experience of care work
• Have own transport
• Have knowledge of local neighbourhoods.