Care Assistant – Early Mornings and Weekends

Home Instead Senior Care; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, bringing joy and assistance to those in need. With competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including paid travel time, holiday pay, and award-winning training, this position is perfect for individuals looking to start a rewarding career in care. Join a supportive community that values kindness and compassion, and be the reason someone smiles today!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time + mileage

Holiday pay + Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Minimum of 1hr visits

Award winning training

Exclusive discounts scheme

Health Plan

Workbuzz 5* Employer Award

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, just a caring personality.
• Must have access to reliable transport for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and brighten clients' days.
• Assist with personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Support medication management and accompany clients.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Communication Skills

Reliability

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead Southend on Sea has some lovely clients in the Southend area that are 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.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Competitive pay: £12.50 - £14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
• Paid travel time + mileage: 45p per mile
• Holiday pay + Pension scheme
• 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!

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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!