Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.82 to £14.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HCPA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCPA004564 |
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.