Care Assistant - Evening Carer (Basildon, Wickford and Benfleet)

Home Instead; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Thundersley is seeking Care Assistants. You will provide high-quality, person-focused care to clients, assisting with daily activities such as companionship, meal preparation, and personal care. The role offers pay rates from £12.20 to £13.20 per hour, plus additional benefits including paid training and an employee referral bonus. A driving license and experience in care are desirable.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus programme - £100 for referrals

Fully paid award-winning training

24/7 Employee assistance programme

Exclusive discounts at supermarkets and utility providers

Qualifications

• Driving license & reliable transport required.
• Experience in care is desirable.
• DBS on the update system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients enjoy regular and meaningful social interaction.
• Help with tasks like meal preparation and light housework.
• Support clients with personal care like bathing and grooming.

Job description

Care Assistant responsibilities: Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1-hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high-quality, person-focused care. Duties can include:

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

Qualifications:

• Driving license & reliable transport
• Experience in care - desirable
• DBS on the update system - desirable

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 01268 733820 to learn more.
• 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 clients
• 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 (e.g., City & Guilds)
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 (details/other health plans)
• Exclusive discounts scheme - at supermarkets, utility providers, and more