Care Assistant

Home Instead; West Bergholt; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Enhanced PPE

Training & progression

Job summary

Home Instead in West Bergholt is seeking compassionate Care Professionals for evening shifts (3–4 nights per week). You will support older people at home, provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, and help with daily routines, while ensuring safety and dignity in every visit.

Roles include mileage reimbursement, enhanced PPE, and access to ongoing training and career progression. A driving license and right to work in the UK are required, with a reliable vehicle preferred.

Qualifications

• Be caring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.
• Be perceptive and open to client need changes, responsive and intuitive.
• Be a great listener, observant, have a positive attitude and be passionate to help others.
• Be open to learn and gain new knowledge or grow existing skills.
• Be reliable, dependable, able to multitask, able to remain calm and keep a cool head.

Responsibilities

• Personal care such as washing, applying creams and other hygienic tasks.
• Helping around the home and light housekeeping
• Assistance with meal preparation
• Companionship activities like reading to clients or watching their favourite show
• Medication reminders and administration
• Help clients get ready for the day or into bed at night

Skills

Compassionate

Good listener

English language proficiency

Job description

Evening shift 3 or 4 nights per week in West Bergholt - Join Our Expanding Team at Home Instead Braintree - We're Looking for Compassionate Care Assistants Like You

When you join our team, you are joining a care company like no other. Over the last six years we have built our service on our passion to change the face of ageing. We aim for outstanding in everything we do and our flexible approach means we truly can put our clients’ needs foremost.

As a Care Professional, you’ll bring warmth and joy to older people in your community. Whether it’s sharing a chat, lending a hand around the home or keeping someone company who might otherwise be alone, every visit makes a lasting impact.

Job Description

Why work for Home Instead Braintree:

• Different shift patterns available - Whether you're looking for a three to fourshifts a week, just in the evenings or daytimeor even weekends, we can offer you shifts that will work for you.
• Ongoing support - We want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We'll always be there for any advice or guidance you need and have regular support visits for you and dedicated contacts in the office and in the field to support your (mental) wellbeing.
• Enhanced rate on bank holidays - £14.15 per hour (£15.15.15 after 9pm) and earn at double rates on bank holidays.
• Mileage & travel time allowance - Get paid towards the miles you cover and the time you travel between calls.
• Free Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Plan
• Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities - We support all of our team along their career path and help staff progress to where they want to be.
• Refer a friend scheme - Get additional bonuses and rewards when you refer a friend to work with us.
• Industry-Leading Training - It's not just our care that is award-winning; we have one of the best training programs in the industry.
• Full PPE Protection - We ensure both our care assistantsand clients are always protected and safe.
• Care Certification - Once you have completed yourtraining, you will be awarded your industry recognized Care Certificate.

Responsibilities of a Care Pro:

• Personal care such as washing, applying creams and other hygienic tasks.
• Helping around the home and light housekeeping
• Assistance with meal preparation
• Companionship activities like reading to clients or watching their favourite show
• Medication reminders and administration
• Help clients get ready for the day or into bed at night

Qualifications

Credentials Needed for Care Pros

Be caring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.

Be perceptive and open to client need changes, responsive and intuitive.

Be a great listener, observant, have a positive attitude and be passionate to help others.

Be open to learn and gain new knowledge or grow existing skills.

Be reliable, dependable, able to multitask, able to remain calm and keep a cool head.

Have a full driving license & access to a vehicle so you can provide care to our clients in their own homes across our area.

Have the Right To Work in the United Kingdom.

Have a good grasp of the English language.

If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Home Insteadare committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.