Stevenage · Bishop's Stortford · Braintree
Local clients. Real support. A team that feels like family.
★★★★★ Employer · WorkBuzz 2025 #1 Care Provider in Essex Top 20 Homecare – East of England 2025
The role
As a Care Assistant with Right at Home, you'll visit clients in their own homes across your local area — helping them stay independent, comfortable, and connected to the life they love.
Each visit is at least 45 minutes — long enough to give proper, unhurried care and build a real relationship. You're not there to rush through a checklist. You're there to make someone's morning better, help with a meal, give a hand with personal care, or simply share a cup of tea and good company.
You'll work with local clients near you — so most of your travel is short. Many of our team travel no more than 10–15 minutes between visits. That means less time on the road and more time for the people who matter.
"I was nervous about starting something new at 52. But from day one, I felt part of the team. The clients are lovely and the support never stops."
[Testimonial – Name, Age]Why Right at Home
We know care can be demanding. That's why we've built the kind of team culture most workplaces only talk about.
Small local team. Supportive managers who actually listen. People who look out for each other — and for you.
No experience? No problem. We train everyone from scratch. You'll have a buddy carer at your side as you find your feet.
You'll know your schedule in advance. No last-minute changes, no chasing shifts. Build your week — and your life — around it.
Your clients are in your community. Most of our carers travel 10–15 minutes between visits. Travel time is paid.
From Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant — and beyond. We support you with qualifications and career development.
We're an independent local team — but with the full support and resources of the Right at Home network behind us.
★★★★★ Employer by WorkBuzz 2025 · Voted #1 Care Provider in Essex · Top 20 Homecare Provider – East of England 2025
Who we're looking for
There's no care experience required. What matters is that you're kind, reliable, and genuinely interested in helping people. We'll take care of the rest.
Whether you're coming back after raising a family, switching careers, or just want work that means something — you're exactly who we're looking for. Many of our best carers came from retail, admin, teaching, and even finance. Life experience matters here.
"I'd spent 20 years in admin. I thought care would feel completely different — but the skills translate more than you'd expect. And the support here is real."
[Testimonial – Name, Age]Training & development
You don't need to arrive knowing anything. Our training programme has won awards for good reason — it's thorough, practical, and delivered by people who care.
Taster day available. Not sure if care is right for you? Shadow one of our team for a day before you commit. No pressure — just a chance to see what it's really like.
Pay & benefits
| Weekday rate | £14.20/hr |
| Weekend rate | £14.40/hr |
| Bank holidays | Enhanced rate |
| Mileage reimbursement | 40p/mile |
| Travel time between visits | Paid contribution |
Real voices
"I wasn't sure I'd be good enough. But from the very first day of training, I felt supported. The clients are wonderful and the managers genuinely care about how you're doing."
"I came from a completely different background. The training gave me real confidence and the buddy system meant I never felt thrown in at the deep end."
"I know my rota weeks ahead. I can plan my life, pick the kids up, and I'm still doing work I'm genuinely proud of. I didn't think that was possible in this kind of job."
How to apply
We're not looking for a polished CV. We're looking for good people. The process is simple — and we'll support you every step of the way.
Fill in the short form below — takes about 5 minutes. No CV needed.
One of our team will call you — no formal interview, just a relaxed conversation to answer your questions and tell you more about the role.
Begin your induction, meet your buddy, and start your new role. We'll support you from day one.
Questions
Something on your mind? Here are the questions we hear most often.
No — none at all. We provide full training from day one. Life experience, common sense, and a kind heart matter far more than certificates. Many of our best carers came from retail, hospitality, administration, and other sectors entirely.
You'll start with a structured 3-day induction before you see any clients. After that, you'll be paired with an experienced buddy carer for your first visits. Training covers personal care, medication, first aid, and dementia awareness. You can also work towards a Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification, fully supported by us.
Very flexible. We offer part-time and full-time roles and build your rota around your stated availability. You'll know your schedule well in advance — no last-minute surprises. We ask for availability either early mornings (from 7am), afternoons (from 2pm), or evenings (from 5pm), plus every other weekend.
Care Assistants earn £14.20 per hour on weekdays and £14.40 per hour on weekends, with enhanced rates on bank holidays. Mileage is reimbursed at 40p per mile, and we pay a contribution towards your travel time between visits.
A full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and your own vehicle are required for this role. You'll also need business vehicle insurance — we'll guide you through how to arrange this.
You'll have a buddy carer alongside you at the start, a named care manager you can call anytime, and an office support team that's always available. You'll have regular check-ins with your manager and a team around you who genuinely look out for each other.
Yes. We offer a taster day so you can shadow an experienced carer and see if this kind of work feels right for you — before you commit to anything.
Absolutely. We welcome people returning to work after raising a family or other breaks. Our training is designed so everyone starts from the same point, and the buddy system means you'll never feel like you're finding your feet alone. You're not starting over — you're starting fresh, with full support behind you.
Apply now
No CV needed. No formal experience required. Fill in the short form and one of our team will be in touch within one working day.
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