Care Assistant

Alina Homecare; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Self development

Local work & paid mileage

Paid holiday & training

Enhanced pay

Pension

Refer-a-Friend

Job summary

Alina Homecare is seeking a caring Care Assistant in Great Dunmow to support clients in their own homes, helping maintain independence, dignity and self-worth. You’ll provide companionship, personal care, medication reminders, meals, and practical help daily.

No previous experience is required – full training is provided and you’ll join a supportive team with flexible hours, including weekends, and paid mileage to local visits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion and a positive attitude at all times.
• A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to your work.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Companionship - being a friendly face and preventing loneliness.
• Personal care - all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Medication - collecting prescriptions and providing reminders.
• Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping - keeping their home clean and comfortable.
• Mobility - help with getting around.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience & compassion

Flexible approach

Driving licence

Job description

• Earn up to £16.00/hour
• No experience needed

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Join 500+ Care Professionals

Competitive pay and full training

Make a real difference to people in Great Dunmow

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Braintree.

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Braintree and surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team.

As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different!

You’ll help with…

• Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility - help with getting around

You’ll enjoy…

• Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours
• Competitive pay rates
• 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health
• Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands
• Self development - career opportunities if you want
• Local work & paid mileage - short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks)
• Paid holiday & training - to support your career
• Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays
• Pension - to help prepare for your future
• Refer-a-Friend scheme* - earn £250 for every friend that starts with us

*T&Cs apply

You’ll need…

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle

You’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren’t required.

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker

Location
Great Dunmow, CM6 1ZN

Pay
£14.50 - £16.00/hour

Hours
Flexible hours available, Part-time and full-time positions, Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts

Ref
CA-Great-270826-2

Closes
2026-10-07