Care Assistant

Home Instead UK

Care Assistant providing person-centred home care for vulnerable adults in Sawbridgeworth. Supporting daily living, mobility, wellbeing, and independence in community settings.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Sawbridgeworth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £13 - £15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide personal care support, maintain safety and dignity, and communicate effectively with service users. Capable of collaborating with healthcare professionals and maintaining accurate care records while promoting wellbeing and independence.

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Personal Care SupportMobility AssistanceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Personal CareMeal PreparationHealth MonitoringCare Record MaintenanceSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Compassionate CommunicationReliabilityFlexibilityResilienceAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS ClearanceFirst Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePersonal CareVulnerable Adults SupportSafeguarding PoliciesInduction Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personal care support, including assistance with washing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities
Support service users with mobility and movement while ensuring safety and dignity
Maintain clean and safe environments in service users’ homes and communal spaces
Communicate with service users about their needs and preferences
Collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver consistent, person-centred care
Assist with meal preparation and support eating and drinking where required
Monitor and report changes in service users’ health or wellbeing
Maintain accurate, confidential care records
Support social activities and engagement to promote wellbeing and independence
Follow health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies
Undertake training and development opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Local residency in the Sawbridgeworth area
No previous care experience required; comprehensive induction training provided
Excellent people skills and clear, compassionate communication
Physical fitness and ability to provide hands-on personal care
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance commitment
Flexibility, including potential shift work
Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undergo clearance during recruitment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Resilience and ability to manage the emotional demands of care work
Passion for supporting vulnerable adults
First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training desirable
Care, healthcare, or customer service experience desirable
Applicant must reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part/full time hours to suit your lifestyle
Wise pay—access up to 50% of your salary before payday
Length of service pay increases and rewards
Travel time between Clients
Petrol Allowance (33p per mile)
Well-Being Benefit Scheme for you and your family
Retail Discount Scheme
Award Winning Training which is ongoing and supportive
24 hour/7 days a week management support and guidance
Paid DBS check
Cash reward for referring a friend scheme
Career development with exciting opportunities