Care Assistant - Dagenham

ESSEX CARES LTD; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dagenham is seeking a Care Assistant to help customers regain independence in their homes. The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, and meal preparation. No prior experience is required as training will be provided, and a full driving licence with access to a car is essential. The position offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and a range of benefits including a starter bonus, mileage allowance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

£500 new starter bonus

45p per mile tax-free mileage allowance

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Healthcare support scheme

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle required for travel.
• Training provided for all new employees.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with personal care and mobility.
• Support meal preparation and daily living activities.
• Deliver care in a community-based environment.

Skills

Personal care skills

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Dagenham (Essex Cares)

• Location: Dagenham, Greater London
• Salary: £13.85 per hour
• Contract: Permanent with guaranteed hours
• Hours: Full-time or part-time available; includes working every other weekend
• Shifts: 7am - 2.30pm and 4pm - 11pm
• Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential; travel required around Dagenham and the surrounding area

Full details below describe the role, requirements and benefits.

About You

As a Care Assistant in reablement, you will help customers regain independence and continue living in their own homes. This may include assisting with personal care, mobility and meal preparation. No previous experience is required as training will be provided. After induction, you will be assigned a mentor who will work with you until you are confident in the role. With guaranteed contracted hours, we support progression within the company and provide ongoing specialist training, nationally recognised qualifications and well-being support.

Because this is a community-based role, you will need access to a car and a full driving licence with business insurance. We offer a tax-free mileage allowance of 45p per mile and payment for time spent travelling between customers. We value work-life balance and offer a range of shifts to suit full-time or part-time arrangements. You will receive:

• £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 a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Guaranteed weekly hours - hourly rate paid for the 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 ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
• 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 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 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.

Please note that while ECL holds a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. 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.