Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Basildon

Heritage Healthcare; East Tilbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Full paid induction and training

Ongoing learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Employee recognition programmes

Immediate interviews available

Job summary

Heritage Healthcare is looking for Care Assistants (Driver Required) to join their team in East Tilbury. The role offers between £13 - £14 per hour, plus paid mileage and travel time. Full training is provided, making it suitable for both experienced and new care workers.

You'll be responsible for supporting clients with daily activities, ensuring they maintain independence while enhancing their quality of life. If you are reliable and compassionate, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• A Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Access to your own vehicle is necessary.
• The right to work in the UK is required.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with medication if trained.
• Provide nutritional support through meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and emotional wellbeing.
• Help with shopping and community visits.
• Support mobility and independence.
• Perform light household duties.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant (Driver Required) – Basildon

£13 - £14 per hour + Paid Mileage + Paid Travel Time

Full Time | Part Time | Permanent

Supporting Clients Across: Bilericay, Wickford, Upminster, South Okendon, Grays, Tilbury

Join a Team That Values and Supports You. Every day, our Care Assistants help people remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. At Heritage Healthcare Basildon, you’ll become part of a friendly and supportive team delivering high-quality care throughout the local community. Whether you already have care experience or are looking for a new career, we provide full training, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for development.

If you’re caring, reliable and want a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• £13 - £14 per hour
• Paid mileage
• Paid travel time
• Flexible working patterns
• Full paid induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive local office team
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Employee recognition programmes
• Immediate interviews available

No Experience? Full Training Provided

Previous Care Experience Is Helpful But Not Essential. We recruit people based on their values, attitude and commitment to delivering excellent care. If you have a caring nature and are willing to learn, we will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Many of our most successful Care Assistants joined us with no previous care experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you will support clients in their own homes with daily activities that help them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Assisting with medication where trained
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Companionship and emotional wellbeing
• Shopping and community visits
• Mobility and independence support
• Light household duties
• Maintaining accurate care records

No two days are the same, and every visit makes a meaningful difference to someone’s life.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work alternate weekends

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Heritage Healthcare

Heritage Healthcare is a trusted and established home care provider delivering high-quality care and support to people within their own homes. We are passionate about helping people live independently while providing our team with the support, training and recognition they deserve.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day while building a long-term career in care, apply today. A member of our recruitment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the next steps.