Job details
- Salary£14 to £28 per hour£14 (weekday), £14.50 (weekend) Paid Mileage
- RoleCarer / Support Worker
- HoursFull Time
- LocationBaldock, Hertfordshire
- Job ReferenceHomeCare
Job Summary
Join Home Instead North Herts as a Full-Time Care Professional
Make a real difference every day while being supported by a team that genuinely cares about you.
At Home Instead North Herts, we believe that great care starts with looking after our Care Professionals. If you are kind, reliable, and passionate about helping older people live independently at home, we would love to hear from you.
Unlike many care providers, we do not rush our Care Professionals between visits or expect you to deliver care against the clock. We focus on building meaningful relationships and providing high-quality, person-centred care that allows both our clients and our team to thrive.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, you will support older adults in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. Duties may include:
- Companionship and conversation
- Supporting with personal care
- Assisting with meal preparation
- Helping with medication reminders
- Accompanying clients to appointments or social activities
- Light housekeeping and household tasks
- Providing reassurance and emotional support
No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding.
Your Working Pattern
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
You'll benefit from:
- Two days off every week
- Alternate weekends worked
- Consistent hours and regular clients
- A supportive and balanced rota designed with your wellbeing in mind
Why Join Home Instead North Herts?
We offer all the expected benefits, including:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Paid mileage between client visits
- Paid holiday
- Comprehensive paid training
- Ongoing professional development
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
But what truly sets us apart is our culture.
? No rushing between visits
? No rushed care calls
? A highly supportive and experienced office team
? A dedicated full-time in-house trainer available to support your development
? High-quality care with time to build meaningful relationships
? A friendly, family-focused team environment where you are valued and listened to
What We're Looking For
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, compassionate and dependable
- Excellent communicators
- Committed to delivering outstanding care
- Able to work alternate weekends
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. We provide full training and ongoing support, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or develop a rewarding career in care.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a care role where quality comes before quantity, where you are supported to succeed, and where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Home Instead North Herts and become part of a team that is changing the face of ageing, one client at a time.
Skills / Qualifications
- Dementia Care
- Personal Care
- Companionship
- Medication Support
- Meal Preparation
- Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Safeguarding
- Manual Handling
- Record Keeping
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Driving Licence Required
- Home Care
- Person-Centred Care
- Care Certificate
