Menu

Care Assistants (Driving Essential)

Job details
Posting date: 26 February 2026
Salary: £12.75 to £13.50 per hour
Additional salary information: Paid, holiday, pension, travel, training.
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 28 March 2026
Location: Hertfordshire, Eastern England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Home Instead Senior Care - Welwyn and Hatfield
Job type: Permanent
Job reference:

Apply for this job

Summary

Our care professionals provide one-to-one care in client's homes, supporting them to live well and stay independent, if you feel your have the skills and ability to become one of our team then we would like to hear from you.

A quick check before you apply (this saves your time)
To be a strong match, you need:

* To live in or very near, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Potters Bar, Borehamwood.

* A full UK driving licence and your own car.

* Availability for at least 3 days per week + alternate weekends.

* The Right to Work in the UK (we cannot offer visa sponsorship or COS).

If that's you, you're likely to be a strong match and we would like to hear from you.

Working with Home Instead, Welwyn & Hatfield office, you are paid for the time you are working, including travel between clients, plus agreed training and learning time. Travel time between clients is paid at the same hourly rate as care time, which typically leads to more predictable pay across your day.

* Minimum 1-hour visits so you can deliver care properly, not rush.
* Local patch with typical travel 10-15 minutes.
* Paid travel time paid at same hourly rate as your care time.
* Start dates every 1 to 2 weeks.
*Guaranteed hours contracts available (conditionally).

Pay, Benefits and stability:

* £12.75 - £13.50 paid + double time on Bank Holidays.
* Paid travel time at the same hourly rate.
* Enhanced weekend rates.
* Travel expenses paid per mile travelled.
* Minimum 1-hour visits and consistent clients.
* Local visits (usually within 10-15-minute drive.
* Lots of other benefits available.

We are seeking a number of people to join our team and have all different shifts and work patterns available - you tell us the hours you wish to work and we will endeavour to work with you.

I am happy to discuss the role in greater depth so please forward your details and I will respond immediately to any questions or queries you may have.

Apply for this job