Care Assistant (Driving Essential)
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 to £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Paid, holiday, pension, travel, training. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Instead Senior Care - Welwyn and Hatfield |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
New to Care or returning after a break?
We provide structured, award-winning training and a supported start so you can build confidence step-by-step.
You will provide one-to-one care in clients homes, supporting them to live well and stay independent, responsibilities include:
* Personal Care (washing, dressing, daily routines)
* Companionship (conversation, activities, meaningful time)
* Meal preparation (simple, nutritious meals)
* Light Home Help (keeping areas tidy after tasks)
* Medication support (as trained and per care plan)
Pay and benefits:
* £12.75 to £13.50 per hour
* Paid working time, including travel between clients
* Guaranteed hours contract available (conditionally)
* Enhanced weekend rates and double pay on Bank Holidays
* Minimum 1-hour visits and consistent clients
* Local visits (usually within 10-15-minute drive)
Quick check before you apply (this saves you time), to be a strong match, you need:
* To live in or near: WGC, 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
I will be delighted to discuss any aspects of our job vacancies with you, I am Patricia Eagling the Recruiter for Home Instead, Welwyn & Hatfield office. So email your details to me at:
pat.eagling@welwyn.homeinstead.co.uk
We provide structured, award-winning training and a supported start so you can build confidence step-by-step.
You will provide one-to-one care in clients homes, supporting them to live well and stay independent, responsibilities include:
* Personal Care (washing, dressing, daily routines)
* Companionship (conversation, activities, meaningful time)
* Meal preparation (simple, nutritious meals)
* Light Home Help (keeping areas tidy after tasks)
* Medication support (as trained and per care plan)
Pay and benefits:
* £12.75 to £13.50 per hour
* Paid working time, including travel between clients
* Guaranteed hours contract available (conditionally)
* Enhanced weekend rates and double pay on Bank Holidays
* Minimum 1-hour visits and consistent clients
* Local visits (usually within 10-15-minute drive)
Quick check before you apply (this saves you time), to be a strong match, you need:
* To live in or near: WGC, 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
I will be delighted to discuss any aspects of our job vacancies with you, I am Patricia Eagling the Recruiter for Home Instead, Welwyn & Hatfield office. So email your details to me at:
pat.eagling@welwyn.homeinstead.co.uk