Care Assistant
★★★★★ Proud to Be a Workbuzz 5-Star Employer in 2026 ★★★★★
Looking for a job that feels truly rewarding?
Start a role where every day has purpose, for you and for the people you support.
Competitive rates of pay + Fully paid travel time + mileage at 40p per mile
At Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford & Braintree, we’re searching for caring, compassionate individuals who want to make a genuine difference in their community. As a Community Care Assistant, you’ll help vulnerable people live happy, independent, and fulfilling lives and all while building a career that gives back in every way.
When you join our award winning team, you become part of something meaningful. You’ll bring comfort, confidence, and companionship to those who need it most, making a positive impact at a time when it truly matters.
We provide full training, ongoing support, and flexible working hours that fit around your life. Whether you’re looking for part-time hours, a new direction, or the start of a long-term career in care, we’d love to welcome you.
If you’re looking for:
• Clear career progression and the chance to truly shine
• Competitive pay and meaningful rewards
• Supportive leaders who genuinely care about you
• Generous mileage and great employee benefits
• A fantastic team and wonderful clients
Then a care role with Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford and Braintree could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What we offer:
Competitive pay: £14.20/hr weekdays | £14.40/hr weekends
Fully paid travel time
Enhanced rates on Bank Holidays
Mileage paid at 40p per mile
Paid holiday
Free DBS check
Opportunity to complete Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualifications
Award-winning training & ongoing support
Access to further learning and development
Clear career progression routes
Private pension scheme
Blue Light Card discount scheme
Duties will include:
Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day
Personal care
Administering medication
Assisting Clients with washing and dressing
Shopping
Housekeeping
Meal preparation
Taking Clients for appointments or outings
Requirements of a Care Assistant:
Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle
Be able to offer availability either early mornings (from 7am), afternoon (from 2pm) or evening (from 5pm) and every other weekend
Commit to attending a 3-day training course
Live locally to Stevenage, Letchworth & Hitchin and surrounding areas
Have or be willing to obtain business vehicle insurance
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.
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Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.
- Locations
- Stevenage, Letchworth & Hitchin
Stevenage, Letchworth & Hitchin
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.