Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care service provider in Southend-on-Sea seeks a dedicated Care Assistant for early mornings and weekends. This part-time role offers competitive pay of £12.50 to £14.00 per hour with additional benefits such as paid travel time and 24/7 employee support. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and client transport. No formal qualifications are required; kindness and compassion are what matter most. Join us to make a difference in clients' lives!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Award-winning training

Exclusive discounts scheme

Health Plan

Workbuzz 5* Employer Award

Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion are essential attributes.
• Reliable transport is necessary for client support.
• Effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and brightening conversations.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Prepare healthy meals and provide meal support.
• Support medication management.
• Help with prescriptions, shopping, and home tasks.
• Accompany clients to various appointments.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Good communication skills

Reliable transport access

Job description

Care Assistant – Early Mornings and Weekends

• Part‑time
• Date advert closes: 21 April 2025

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

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

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

What we’re looking for

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

Responsibilities

• 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 todayor call us at 01702 382348 to learn more.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!