Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 to £16.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HCPA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCPA004497 |
Summary
About the Company
Walfinch is a private home care business with branches nationwide. We provide high quality, person-centred and compassionate home care. Watford and Hemel Hempstead is on hand to provide service users with personalised home care in Watford and Hemel Hempstead to suit your requirements.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
• Better than care sector average pay, we pay more than the living wage.
• We pay the majority of our carers mileage between visits (and aim to expand it to all).
• Ongoing training to ensure your knowledge and skills are always up-to-date.
• Training in specialist skills such as Dementia care, rehabilitation, continue care, and many more, so you grow your expertise and become champion.
• The chance to climb the career ladder in a growing company.
• Opportunities to meet new people with similar interests, we match carers to clients, so you’ll have interests in common.
• Work as part of a friendly team in an inclusive workplace where fun is one of our values.
• Local work: we have offices across the country.
• Unlimited free training with over 200 courses through our partner Flourish Learning
What does this Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work:40 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:00 - 19:00 / 10:00 - 22:00 / 12:00 - 00:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Personal care:
• Assisting with bathing, showering, and oral hygiene
• Helping with dressing and grooming
• Supporting with mobility and transfers
Household and domestic tasks:
• Preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with feeding
• Doing laundry and ironing
• Cleaning the home
• Grocery shopping and running errands
Health and wellbeing:
• Administering medication as per company policies
• Moving and Handling as per company policies
• Monitoring and reporting on the client's health and wellbeing
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Helping clients stay active and engage in hobbies and social activities
Administration and planning:
• Following and documenting tasks based on a client's individual care plan
• Keeping records of completed tasks, observations, and medication
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Coordinating with other healthcare professionals
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
• The right to work in the UK
• Training in care support
• Excellent teamwork, flexibility and professionalism
• Social Care experience is not necessary, but it is desirable.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• a full UK driving license is desirable.
Walfinch is a private home care business with branches nationwide. We provide high quality, person-centred and compassionate home care. Watford and Hemel Hempstead is on hand to provide service users with personalised home care in Watford and Hemel Hempstead to suit your requirements.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
• Better than care sector average pay, we pay more than the living wage.
• We pay the majority of our carers mileage between visits (and aim to expand it to all).
• Ongoing training to ensure your knowledge and skills are always up-to-date.
• Training in specialist skills such as Dementia care, rehabilitation, continue care, and many more, so you grow your expertise and become champion.
• The chance to climb the career ladder in a growing company.
• Opportunities to meet new people with similar interests, we match carers to clients, so you’ll have interests in common.
• Work as part of a friendly team in an inclusive workplace where fun is one of our values.
• Local work: we have offices across the country.
• Unlimited free training with over 200 courses through our partner Flourish Learning
What does this Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work:40 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:00 - 19:00 / 10:00 - 22:00 / 12:00 - 00:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Personal care:
• Assisting with bathing, showering, and oral hygiene
• Helping with dressing and grooming
• Supporting with mobility and transfers
Household and domestic tasks:
• Preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with feeding
• Doing laundry and ironing
• Cleaning the home
• Grocery shopping and running errands
Health and wellbeing:
• Administering medication as per company policies
• Moving and Handling as per company policies
• Monitoring and reporting on the client's health and wellbeing
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Helping clients stay active and engage in hobbies and social activities
Administration and planning:
• Following and documenting tasks based on a client's individual care plan
• Keeping records of completed tasks, observations, and medication
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Coordinating with other healthcare professionals
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
• The right to work in the UK
• Training in care support
• Excellent teamwork, flexibility and professionalism
• Social Care experience is not necessary, but it is desirable.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• a full UK driving license is desirable.