Care Assistant (Home Care)
Location: St Albans, Harpenden and surrounding areas
Competitive hourly rate | Paid mileage | Full training provided | Full-time and part-time roles available | No experience required |
Must drive and have access to own vehicle
Please note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or visa transfer.
About Starling Homecare (St Albans & Harpenden)
Starling Homecare is a family-run, CQC-registered homecare provider based in St Albans. We deliver personalised, high-quality care that helps people live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes.
We are looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to join our growing team. We take pride in providing care that is built around continuity, respect, and genuine relationships, and in creating a working environment where carers feel supported, valued, and trusted.
You will be supporting people with everyday living in their own homes, working independently while being supported by a professional and approachable team. This is a role where quality matters and where your contribution makes a real difference.
Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, your role will include:
- Providing care tailored to each individual’s needs
- Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing, and grooming
- Assisting with meal preparation, eating, and drinking
- Supporting with medication prompts in line with care plans
- Carrying out light household tasks such as tidying and laundry where required
- Being a consistent, friendly, and reassuring presence
- Maintaining accurate care records and communicating with the wider team
What we offer
- Competitive hourly pay (£14 per hour weekdays and £14.50 per hour on weekends).
- Paid mileage between client visits (40 pence per mile).
- Enhanced bank holiday rates, including £21 per hour on bank holidays and £28 per hour on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Flexible working patterns
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Ongoing support from a friendly and professional office team
- As a growing organisation, we are committed to supporting your career development and aspirations, with opportunities to learn and progress as the service grows
- Uniform and PPE provided
- £200 welcome bonus following the successful completion of your first three months.
Requirements
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- The right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship or visa transfer
- Availability to work every other weekend to support continuity of care
- A kind, caring, and compassionate approach
- Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- The ability to follow care plans and work independently
- No previous care experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided
Starling Homecare is an equal opportunities employer.
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work at least every other weekend as part of your role?
- What town are you located in?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle for work (required)
Work Location: In person
