Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Grays; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company pension

Holiday pay 5.6 weeks/yr

Flexible working patterns

Training via Healthcare Homes Academy

Career development opportunities

Refer-a-Friend £500 referral bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Long service recognition

Job summary

Manorcourt Homecare is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support clients in Thurrock, Corringham and surrounding areas. The role pays £13.05–£13.45 per hour, with full-time, part-time and guaranteed hours available. Mileage paid, enhanced rates on bank holidays, and full training are provided.

You will work to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in clients’ homes, helping maintain health, wellbeing and independence. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driver's Licence
• Access To Own Vehicle
• Vehicle Business Insurance

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing) to individuals in their own homes
• Administering medications
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Providing companionship and social interaction
• Carrying out light domestic tasks and occasional shopping

Job description

Care Assistant

Thurrock, Corringham and surrounding areas

£13.05 - £13.45 Per Hour

Full-time / part-time / guaranteed hours available

Paid mileage, enhanced rates for bank holidays

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our dedicated local care team, as a domiciliary care assistant for Manorcourt Homecare.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their health, wellbeing, and independence.

Requirements For Role

• Full UK Drivers License
• Access To Own Vehicle
• Vehicle Business Insurance

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Supporting with the administering of medication
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Carrying out light domestic tasks and occasional food shopping.

You will build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support, your fellow carers and your branch support teams; promoting our company values, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Due to the nature of this role, good communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Access to your own transport is an advantage but not essential.

Whether you are an experienced care assistant, support worker, or someone new to care, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay - with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays
• Company pension
• Holiday pay - (5.6 weeks per year)
• Flexible working - patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Comprehensive training - via our in-house Healthcare Homes Academy
• Career development opportunities - qualifications and apprenticeships available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £500 per referral
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to financial support, mental health support, counselling and family wellbeing
• Blue Light Card – discounts on retail, supermarkets, shopping, fuel, days out and restaurants
• Recognition and long service awards.

Full PPE is provided to ensure the safety of our carers and clients.

Manorcourt Homecare is part of the Healthcare Homes Group. With 9 homecare branches across East Anglia and Greater London, Manorcourt Homecare has been providing quality-led homecare and Live-in care services since 1999.