Community Care Assistant
Ready to Start a Rewarding New Career in Care? No Experience Needed!
Have you ever thought about becoming a Care Assistant but weren’t sure where to start? If you’re compassionate, reliable and want a job where you can truly make a difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.
Take a look at what life is like as a Carer with us:
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Home care is all about supporting people to live safely, comfortably and independently in the place they love most — their own home. As a Care Assistant, you’ll be offering more than just practical help; you’ll be providing companionship, reassurance, and continuity to clients who truly rely on you.
Why Join Us — Even If You're New to Care?
Starting a career in home care can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you every step of the way. At Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford & Braintree, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, professional, local care provider that truly values its team.
What We Offer:
- Full, face-to-face training at our office — no prior experience needed
- Shadow shifts with an experienced Care Assistant until you feel confident
- Ongoing refresher training to keep your skills up to date
- Supportive management team available on every visit.
- A caring, people-focused culture where you are valued
Your first visits will always be alongside an experienced colleague so you can “find your feet” comfortably. You will never be thrown in at the deep end.
If you want a role where kindness matters, where you can bring comfort and independence to others, and where every day feels meaningful, home care is a truly rewarding career path.
Why join Right at Home?
- Competitive hourly rates £14.20ph Weekdays and £14.40ph Weekend and Enhancement on Bank Holidays
- Mileage pay at 40p per mile
- Paid Contribution towards travel time
- Paid Holiday
- Free DBS
- Paid Award-winning training and ongoing support
- Access to further learning
- Clear career progression routes
- Flexible hours
- Blue light card
- Private pension scheme
About the Role:
We’re looking for warm, dependable Care Assistants to support our clients in their own homes with tasks such as:
- 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
What we’re looking for:
- 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 Bishop's Stortford, Takeley, Dunmow, Braintree 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
- Braintree
Braintree
Why work with us?
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Flexible working hours
Work around your children, another career or care for others in your spare time! -
We care about your progression
Whether you want to move up, sideways or stay where you are - we will tailor your development to make sure you get there. -
Leading pay
We offer one of the highest hourly working wages in the local area! -
Thorough training & support
We are committed to making sure that our training programme is thorough. Even experienced CareGivers learn new things with us every day.
Workplace & culture
Our open door policy means our CareGivers feel valued and supported. We run regular office events and fundraisers, so CareGiving doesn't have to be lonely! The office support team is just a call away, and there are plenty of chances to socialise and meet your colleagues!
About Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford & Braintree
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