Care Assistant - Harpenden
Care Assistants in Harpenden: Flexible shifts, full training, progression, supportive team. £15.00/hr + mileage. Join Right at Home Hemel Hempstead today.
Location: Harpenden
Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour
Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for career development?
Do you want to work with an employer that truly values and rewards hard work?
Do you want to work somewhere that offers flexibility, choice, and a clear path for career progression?
Right at Home Hemel Hempstead is a friendly, local home care provider that recognises its employees are its greatest asset. We are looking for friendly, reliable, and ambitious female Care Assistants to support clients in Harpenden and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we will support you with full training and ongoing development to help you succeed.
🏆 Why Join Us?
We are proud to be:
Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year – National Care Awards 2025
Top 20 Home Care Provider in the East of England (2025) – awarded for the fourth time by homecare.co.uk
WorkBuzz 5 Star Employer (2025) – recognised for our outstanding team culture
We believe great care starts with great people – that’s why we invest in you.
What We Offer Our Care Assistants:
Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 plus mileage allowance
Flexible shifts close to home
Paid training and ongoing support
Access to further qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQs
Clear career progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
Employee discounts & Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Free flu vaccinations
Referral bonus scheme
Full PPE and equipment provided
A supportive, “family feel” team environment
Duties Will Include:
Supporting Clients to live independently in their own homes
Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
Administering or supporting with medication
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping and domestic duties
Shopping and errands
Accompanying Clients to appointments or social outings
Providing companionship and emotional support
Requirements of a Care Assistant:
Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends
Full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and access to a vehicle
A genuine passion for helping others
Reliable, caring, and a positive team player
Important Information:
This role is open to female applicants only due to the personal care needs of our clients. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
No Experience? No Problem!
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, or Healthcare Assistant – we’d love to hear from you.
If not, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds including retail, hospitality, customer service, warehouse, and driving roles. Full training is provided – this could be the start of a rewarding new career.
Interested?
Apply now or call our friendly team on 01442 953141 to find out more.
Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.
- Department
- Care Team
- Role
- Care Assistant
- Locations
- Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive Pay and Mileage
Competitive hourly rates plus mileage and additional benefits. -
Training and Support
With fun and interactive employee training, regular 1-1 support and access to a real career pathway... the sky's the limit! -
Feel Valued and Appreciated
We know that our Carers are the face of the company, so we ensure that we value our team – supporting them and helping them develop as well as recognising the amazing work they do!
Do you want real career progression and the opportunity to grow?
We believe in supporting all of our employees to be the best that they can be! The sky’s the limit at Right at Home, whether you need practical experience to help you with your studies or you want to progress into management, we are happy to help!
About Right at Home UK
Right at Home UK is one of the world’s most trusted care companies. Through its global network of over 600 locally owned and operated offices it helps thousands of people every day to continue living happily and independently in their own homes.
The personal choices of our Clients are at the forefront of the care we provide, and our care is “outcome focussed” meaning that we support Clients to achieve what they want – whether that be the ability to walk unaided to the bottom of the garden or go dancing and swimming.