Care Assistant

Home Instead; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care support service is looking for Care Assistants for early mornings and evenings in Southend-on-Sea. This part-time role offers competitive pay, paid travel time, and a chance to make a difference in clients' lives. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, and medication support. No qualifications are needed - just a kind nature and reliable transportation. Join a friendly community and be the reason someone smiles today!

Benefits

Competitive pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

Paid travel time + mileage (45p per mile)

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme – cash award

Minimum of 1 hour visits

Award winning training – fully paid

Exclusive discounts scheme

Health Plan

Workbuzz 5* Employer Award

Qualifications

• No qualifications required, just a caring personality.
• Access to reliable transport for client support.
• Good communication and reliability are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and brighten someone's day.
• Assist with maintaining personal hygiene.
• Prepare healthy meals for clients.
• Support clients in managing medications.
• Help with shopping, home tasks, and appointments.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Good communication skills

Reliability

Access to reliable transport

Job description

Care Assistant – Early Mornings and Evenings

Part-time

Home Instead Southend on Sea has some lovely clients in the Southend area that are looking for additional support during early mornings and evenings.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

Care Assistant Benefits

• Competitive pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
• Paid travel time + mileage is 45p per mile
• Employee Assistance Program – available 24/7
• Refer a friend scheme – cash award
• Minimum of 1hr visits – so you have enough time with the client
• Award winning training – fully paid
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers + more
• Health Plan
• Workbuzz 5* Employer Award – 4th year running!

We're looking for Care Assistants that are:

• Kind and compassionate.
• Have access to reliable transport to support taking clients into the community.
• Have good communication skills and be reliable.

The role is varied and no day is the same, for example duties may include:

• Companionship - brighten someone's day with a chat.
• Assist with maintaining personal hygiene.
• Meal preparation - healthy meal choices.
• Medication support.
• Picking up prescriptions, shopping, home help.
• Accompanying clients to appointments or social events.

You don't need qualifications to care! Our clients are looking for a friendly face and someone with a kind, compassionate nature who wants to help keep them safe and happy while living independently in their own homes.

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!

Click apply today or call us at 01702 382348 to learn more.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!