Care Assistant – Evening Carer (Basildon, Wickford and Benfleet).

Home Instead; Basildon; On-site; GBP 16,806 - 18,184; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Paid training and ongoing support

Employee referral bonus

Exclusive discounts on various services

Job summary

A local home care agency in Basildon is seeking a Care Assistant for evening visits to provide essential companionship and personal care to clients. Responsibilities include meal preparation, light housework, and accompanying clients to appointments. Ideal candidates will have a driving licence and transport, with care experience being a plus. This part-time role offers competitive hourly pay, paid training, and various employee benefits including a referral bonus and discounts. Apply now to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and reliable transport are required.
• Experience in care is desirable.
• DBS on the update system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients enjoy regular and meaningful social interaction.
• Help with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Support clients with bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Light housework

Driving

Job description

Care Assistant – Evening Carer (Basildon, Wickford and Benfleet).

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 01 February 2025

Home Instead Basildon covers Basildon, Wickford, Benfleet and Rayleigh. We are rated CQC Good.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Care Professionals who are available for evening visits, or have access to reliable transportation as some of our clients require accompanying to Doctor’s visits etc.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Pay rates - from £12.20 to £13.20 per hour, plus £24.40 enhanced bank holiday rates.
• Types of hours available - Evenings
• Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
• Employee referral bonus programme - £100 for referrals
• Mileage - paid separately
• Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 details/ other health plans.
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant Responsibilities:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Driving licence & reliable transport.
• Experience in care - desirable.
• DBS on the update system - desirable.
• 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 01268 733820 to learn more.