Care Assistant - Colchester

Essex Cares Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex Cares Ltd in Colchester is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to support clients who have recently left hospital, helping them regain independence at home. This on-site, permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate and varied daily tasks.

You will assist with personal care, mobility and meal preparation, enabling clients to stay safe and comfortable at home while maintaining dignity and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide reablement care to customers recently discharged from hospital to regain independence at home.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and meal preparation to support daily living.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Meal preparation

Job description

Providing reablement community care, to customer who have just come out of hospital, helping them to regain their independence and continue living in their own home. This could include helping clients to relearn skills in their lives, such as personal care, mobility and preparing meals.

Care Assistant - Colchester

• Company: Essex Cares Ltd
• Salary: £13.71 to £15.71 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Colchester, CO3 3UE
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

Providing reablement community care, to customer who have just come out of hospital, helping them to regain their independence and continue living in their own home. This could include helping clients to relearn skills in their lives, such as personal care, mobility and preparing meals.

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