Care Assistant - Clacton-On-Sea/Tendring

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

Job summary

A community social care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Tendring, offering competitive pay of £13.36 per hour plus additional benefits like a £500 joining bonus and guaranteed travel compensation. The role requires a full driving license and access to a vehicle, with flexible contracts available for part-time or full-time work. Ideal for individuals who want to make a positive difference in the community.

Benefits

Joining bonus of £500

32 days annual leave

Double pay on bank holidays

Private Healthcare scheme

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Annual salary reviews

Free company smartphone

Free uniform and PPE

Health care parking permit

Employee loyalty scheme

Refer a friend bonus of £1500

Qualifications

• Experience in care or social support is a plus.
• Access to a car is essential.
• Business insurance for vehicle access is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to clients in the community.
• Travel between clients' homes to deliver care.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends.

Skills

Full driving licence

Own vehicle

Ability to travel

Job description

Care Assistant - (Social Care)

Salary: £13.36 per hour Monday to Friday & £15.36 per hour weekends.

Mileage: 45p tax free.

Contract: Permanent - 25, 30 & 35 hour contracts available, include working every other weekend.

Shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 4pm - 11pm.

Sponsorship: ECL does not provide support for sponsorship at this time.

Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.

Travel required – You will be required to travel around Clacton-On-Sea and Tendring and the surrounding areas.

As this is a Care Assistant role in the community, we will need you to have access to a car and a full driving licence with business insurance. With rising petrol costs, we offer the government maximum tax-free mileage allowance of 45p per mile as well as paying your time travelling between customers.

We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and our staff are as important to us as our customers. We offer a range of shifts so whether you want to work full time or part-time, we have a contract that benefits everyone. Our teams provide vital care and support and to reflect this you will receive:

• £500 joining bonus*
• £13.36ph weekday rate, £15.36ph weekend rate
• Guaranteed weekly hours including travel time
• Double pay on bank holidays
• 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Fully paid induction and training
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free company smartphone
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Private Healthcare scheme (£1,495 per year)
• Bluelight Card (with discounts on your favourite retail brands)
• Employee loyalty scheme
• Health care parking permit
• Refer a friend £1500

If you are considering a new career, there are few jobs more rewarding than a career in care. At ECL, we look for people who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people’s lives throughout the community.

Take the next step in your career and become a Care Assistant with the ECL team. For an informal chat about the role, please contact one of our friendly Recruitment team on 03330 139 921.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

* New starter bonus awarded 12 months after start date.