Care Assistants

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning paid training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. 

The Welwyn & Hatfield office are now looking to recruit people who live in Borehamwood, Hatfield, Potter's Bar and Welwyn areas, and who are looking to ultimately make a career working within the Adult Care Sector- this is your chance to join the fastest growing service industry in the UK, and the leading provider of care to the elderly.

We are now seeking people to work with our elderly clients and can negotiate with you your availability - tell us what suits you and let us work our magic (within reason).

We are also very happy to speak to people looking for a couple of hours work each day - so if you are, retired, bored, in need of extra income, looking for new friends or keen to give something back, then give us a call. 

We do require all staff work the agreed hours on alternate weekends - essential.

You must be passionate about what you do, with your own car - essential because we travel between clients and 'drive them to appointments' on a daily basis. You must also have a full British Driving Licence to enable you to apply for the compulsory class of insurance necessary.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK and this will be established later during any recruitment process. We are currently NOT licenced to sponsor people and are unable to use people currently sponsored by other companies.

We provide a comprehensive service that incorporates all aspects of care from, personal care, supervising the taking of medication, light housework duties and of course companionship. 

We will fully train those without experience and welcome those that do, whilst ensuring you are continuously professionally developed throughout your career with us.

We will train you, develop you, mentor you, be guided by you, and be your professional friend during your time with Home Instead.

In return we offer you:

* A working day that suits your availability.

* Minimum 1-hour visits - no dashing between clients.

* Continuity of work.

* Working with the elderly in your community.

* Not just a job a budding career if that is what you are seeking.

Financially:

* Hourly rates starting at £12.00 per hour, evenings & weekends higher rates of pay.

* £0.30/per mile to £0.45/per mile travel expenses.

* Paid travel time between clients (some restrictions apply).

* Holiday pay and Pension.

* All time spent training is fully paid including e-learning.

If you would like to hear more about the job opportunities available the please email me Patricia Eagling, Recruitment Manager at:

[email protected]

All first time applications will be acknowledged.

If you are interested in our job opportunities, the following is essential:

* Own your own transport, with valid UK driving licence.

* Live in Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Hatfield & Welwyn Garden area's.

* Available to work alternate weekends.

* No restrictions on your Right to Work in the UK

We are also interested in Live-In care professionals and as a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support and high rates of pay.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO LIVE IN THE UK AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK, this will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.