Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Homecare Limited is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. This full-time or part-time role offers flexible shifts, and no previous experience in social care is required. You will make a meaningful impact in clients' lives through assistance in personal care, practical tasks, and by fostering a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and wellbeing platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in personal care (bathing, dressing, medication).
• Assist with household tasks like shopping and housework.
• Follow individual care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

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Pay Rate: Mon to Fri: £11.94ph - £12.42ph Sun/Sat

Locations: Stanford-Le-Hope, North Benfleet, Pitsea, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Rayleigh, and surrounding areas.

Driver Requirements: Drivers with access to a vehicle are preferred due to client locations.

Shifts Available: Flexible full-time and part-time shifts, covering mornings, evenings, weekdays, and weekends.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days with new challenges and opportunities. As a Care Assistant at Guardian Homecare, part of City & County, each day brings new experiences. Your work will be meaningful and impactful, making a real difference in our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants support clients to live safer, supported lives at home. You will follow individual care plans, assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, incontinence, toileting, medication), and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

No social care experience required. We value compassion, resilience, willingness to learn, and the ability to work as part of a team.