Care Assistant - Barking

Essex Cares Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care support provider in Barking is seeking a Care Assistant to help clients regain their independence. The role includes assisting with daily living skills such as personal care and meal preparation. Suitable candidates will have access to a car and driver's license. The provider offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and comprehensive training. This position provides an opportunity for career advancement and ongoing support.

Benefits

£500 new starter bonus

£13.85 per hour

Career development opportunities

Guaranteed weekly hours

Healthcare support scheme

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Qualifications

• Access to a car and full driving licence required.
• Training and ongoing support provided.
• Experience in care settings preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to regain independence in their daily lives.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Participate in reablement programs for clients.

Skills

Driving skills

Compassion and empathy

Ability to support independence

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Barking

Essex Cares, Barking, Greater London

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time or part-time with guaranteed hours

Shifts: 7am - 2.30pm and 4pm - 11pm

Travel: Full driving licence and own vehicle essential; travel around Barking and the surrounding area

Mileage: 45p per mile (tax-free)

Location note: Based in Barking, covering Barking and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

In reablement, support customers to regain independence and continue living in their own homes. This may include helping clients relearn skills in daily living, such as personal care, mobility and meal preparation. You will receive training, and a mentor will accompany you until you are confident in the role. After induction training, with guaranteed contracted hours, we support progression within the company, including ongoing specialist training and nationally recognised qualifications.

About You

Access to a car and a full driving licence with business insurance is required. You will receive full induction and training, with mentoring and ongoing support as you settle into the role. We offer a range of shifts to support a good work-life balance, including full-time or part-time arrangements.

Benefits

• £13.85 per hour
• £27.70 per hour (double pay on bank holidays)
• £500 new starter bonus
• 45p per mile tax-free
• Up to 32 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Guaranteed weekly hours – hourly rate paid for entire shift
• Fully paid induction, training, and shadowing with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Uniform, PPE, parking permits and company smartphone provided
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by employer
• Company pension – Enhanced contributory NEST scheme (contribution up to 6%)
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
• Enhanced employee referral program – earn up to £1500 for referring a friend
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every service

About Us

At ECL, we provide care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We offer high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex with a focus on wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note: we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. We work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK may not be considered for this role through direct application.

New starter bonus awarded 12 months after start date.

Contact

For an informal chat about the role, please contact our Recruitment team on 03330 139 921.