Community Care Assistant in Stevenage inStevenage PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£14.20 to £14.40 per hour
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Community Care Assistant Job details Posting date: 04 November 2025 Salary: £14.20 to £14.40 per hour Additional salary information: Mileage and Travel contribution Hours: Full time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford & Braintree Job type: Permanent Job reference: Community Care Assistant Apply for this job Summary New to care or experienced applicants welcome! If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training and great opportunities, join Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford & Braintree to make a real difference. Watch the link below to find out more about what a day in the life as a Carer may be like. https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpJztaDLOb Right at Home Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford & Braintree is a friendly, professional, local home care provider who recognises that its employees are its greatest asset. Our company really is built around the amazing work that all of our Care Assistants do every day. We are looking for Care Assistants who are flexible and reliable to help us continue providing the highest standard of care for our clients in the local area. Whether you've got experience in care or it's a completely new career, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for caring, friendly and reliable individuals who love helping others - people who want to make a difference to the lives of our clients by providing the highest level of care. Are you? •Kind and reliable? •Someone who enjoys helping others? •Ready to learn new skills and take on a rewarding role? Then we’d love to hear from you! As a Care Assistant, you’ll support people in your local community to live independently and with dignity at home, providing companionship, personal care, and day-to-day help that truly matters. Join our fantastic, family-feel team and start a career you can be proud of. What we offer our Care Assistants: Competitive hourly rates £14.20ph Weekdays and £14.40ph Weekend and Enhancement on Bank Holidays Mileage pay at 40p per mile Contribution towards travel time Paid Holiday Free DBS Award-winning training and ongoing support Access to further learning Clear career progression routes Flexible hours Private Pension Blue light card 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. #CareJobs #PartTime #FullTime #JoinOurTeam #FlexibleWork #SupportiveTeam #RightAtHome "HCA" or "health care assistant" or "home worker" or "home care worker" or "home help" or "home care assistant" or "home care" or homecare or "home carer" or "care assistant" or "care worker" or carer or "companion" or "care giver" or "caregiver" or "support worker" or "supportive care" or domiciliary or "personal care" or "cleaners" "retail" 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.
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To work as a Community Care Assistant in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities, practical skills, and sometimes formal qualifications or training. Here are some key skills and attributes that are important for this role:
Personal Qualities:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and responding to the needs and feelings of clients.
2. Patience: Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to interact effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
4. Flexibility: Adaptability to various situations and changes in schedules or client needs.
5. Reliability: Being dependable and punctual to build trust with clients.
Practical Skills:
1. Basic Healthcare Knowledge: Understanding of basic health and safety as well as awareness of common medical conditions.
2. Personal Care Skills: Assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
3. Meal Preparation: Knowledge of nutritional needs and the ability to prepare healthy meals.
4. Record Keeping: Ability to document clients’ progress and update care plans accurately.
5. Emergency Response: Understanding of basic first aid and ability to respond to emergencies appropriately.
Qualifications and Training:
1. Relevant Qualifications: While not strictly necessary, qualifications such as NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can be beneficial.
2. Care Certificate: Completing the Care Certificate can demonstrate your competency in the essential skills required for care workers.
3. First Aid Training: Having a valid first aid certificate can be advantageous.
4. DBS Check: You will need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure you can work safely with vulnerable clients.
Additional Attributes:
1. Cultural Awareness: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures of clients.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and family members.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to think critically and solve issues that may arise in care provision.
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