Posted 18 March, 2026 Anchusa Care logo

Local Community Care Assistant – Part Time – Hitchin

Anchusa Care Hertfordshire

Job details

  • Salary £14.00 per hour
  • Role Carer / Support Worker
  • Hours Part Time
  • Location Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Job summary

Are you looking for part-time care work with a clear, regular shift pattern in your local area?
We are recruiting local drivers to support people in their own homes across Hitchin (SG5) and surrounding areas (Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage).

Please note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

  • Visiting people in their own homes in and around Hitchin (SG5)
  • Supporting with personal care, meals and daily routines
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Recording visit notes via our care app
  • Working with a consistent group of clients where possible

What we offer

  • £14.00 per hour
  • Paid mileage between calls
  • Paid induction and training
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • Supportive local management team
  • Part-time hours with a set shift pattern

Shifts & availability (please read carefully)

This part-time role is for one of the following fixed shift patterns:

  • Early shifts: 7:00am – 2:00pm

OR

  • Late shifts: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You will be assigned to either earlies or lates, not both.
Alternate weekend working is required.

Please only apply if you are able to commit to one of these patterns on an ongoing basis.

Who we’re looking for

  • You already have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
  • You hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable car
  • You live in or close to Hitchin (SG5)
  • You are caring, dependable and comfortable working independently

Interested?

Click Apply now and answer the short questions.
If you’re a good match, we aim to contact you within 1–2 working days.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Application question(s):

  • We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future. Do you still wish to apply?
  • Are you able to work early and/or late shifts, including alternate weekends?
  • Are you currently living within approximately 10 miles of Hitchin (SG5) and able to travel reliably between home visits?

Licence/Certification:

  • full UK driving licence and a car that you can use for work? (required)

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Full training provided