Care Assistant

Home Instead; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 19,010 - 20,526; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Welcome bonus

Employee referral bonus

Mileage paid

Award-winning training

Employee assistance programme

Wellness programmes

Job summary

A local caregiving service is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to clients in Brentwood and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with daily tasks, and personal care. Suitable candidates possess a caring nature, with no formal qualifications necessary. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and bonuses for referrals and training completion. Residing within the central areas of Brentwood, Billericay, or Upminster is essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, looking for caring qualities.
• Must reside in the UK and have the right to work.
• Previous caregiving experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments and shopping.
• Support clients with personal care tasks.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Housekeeping

Job description

Home Instead Brentwood, Billericay and Upminster covers the main towns of Hutton, Shenfield as well as surrounding villages of Blackmore and Ingatestone. We believe in caring for our clients to the highest standard, by encouraging Care Professionals to reach their highest potential and ensuring we make a real difference to clients' lives every day. Our team provides professional, compassionate care at home in the Essex area. Our care has been recognised as Outstanding by the CQC.

You must live within the areas of Brentwood, Billericay and Upminster to be considered for this role.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - £13.80 Per hour weekdays/£14.90 Per hour weekends-plus double pay for enhanced bank holiday rates.
• Types of hours available - Part time& guaranteed hours
• Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
• Welcome bonus - £100 payment will be paid once all initial training is completed
• Employee referral bonus programme - £200 bonus paid if you refer and friend or family member and they start
• Mileage Paid- 45p per mile
• Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications including City &Guilds assured Dementia and Parkinson's.
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness Programmes offering access to health care resources
• Blue Light Card payment

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

No qualifications are required, we are looking for naturally caring qualities and those who want to make a difference to peoples lives!

Additional Information

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.