Care Assistant

Company: Care By Us Limited
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Location: Borehamwood
Job Description:

Company Description

✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives.

We’re currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting service users across Hertfordshire.

Work Locations

  • Borehamwood, Elstree, area near Theobald Street, area around Ripon Park 
  • Pay & Benefits

  • Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £14.20 per hour
  • Weekends (Sat–Sun): £16.00 per hour
  • Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile
  • Perks of joining us:

    ✔ 28 days annual leave (pro rata)✔ Paid mileage + local work opportunities✔ Paid training – online & face-to-face✔ Career progression & self-development opportunities✔ Flexible working – full or part time✔ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay✔ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment✔ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)✔ Cycle to work scheme✔ Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!)✔ Access to well-being & benefits platform✔ Work with the largest care company in the UK

    ⏰ Shift Patterns

    We run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:

  • Day Shifts: 07:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Job Description

    Your Role as a Care Assistant

    As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide person-centred support to help people live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting daily living activities & promoting independence
  • Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
  • Supporting with mobility, transfers & aids
  • Providing medication support as per care plans
  • Preparing meals, drinks & monitoring nutrition
  • Helping with household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands)
  • Offering companionship, reassurance & emotional support
  • Encouraging hobbies, interests & community activities
  • Keeping accurate records & communicating with families/professionals
  • Qualifications

    Who We’re Looking For

    No experience is necessary – we’ll train you in everything else!All we ask is that you bring:

  • Compassion, empathy & patience
  • Great communication & people skills
  • Attention to detail & reliability
  • Flexibility & adaptability
  • Stamina to support mobility tasks
  • Problem-solving skills & common sense
  • Respect for diversity & cultural awareness
  • Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same – you’ll be helping others broaden their horizons while broadening your own.

    Posted: March 15th, 2026