Care Assistant - Harold Hill

Essex Cares Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in London is seeking a Care Assistant to support customers in regaining independence in their homes. This role requires a full driving licence and offers training for candidates without prior experience. Benefits include a salary of £13.85 per hour, travel reimbursements, guaranteed weekly hours, and a range of staff perks.

Benefits

£500 new starter bonus

45p paid per mile tax-free

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Annual salary reviews

Healthcare support scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
• Willingness to travel around the specified area as part of the role.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Help customers regain independence through reablement.
• Work with a mentor after induction training until confident.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.

Skills

Full driving licence

Willingness to travel

No prior experience required

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Social Care) – Permanent with guaranteed hours. Full time or part-time options available; includes working every other weekend. Shifts: 7am – 1.30pm and 4pm – 10.30pm.

Responsibilities

• As a Care Assistant in reablement, help customers regain independence and continue living in their own home. This may include relearning skills such as personal care, mobility and meal preparation.
• Work with a mentor after induction training until you are confident in the role.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
• Access to a car and business insurance required due to travel across Harold Hill and surrounding areas (Hornchurch, Upminster, Romford, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Rainham, Collier Row, Emerson Park, Elm Park, Corbet’s Tey).
• Willingness to travel around the specified area as part of the role.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.

Employment Details

• Salary: £13.85 per hour
• Mileage: 45p per mile tax-free
• Contract: Permanent with guaranteed hours
• Hours: Full time or part-time available; includes working every other weekend
• Shifts: 7am – 1.30pm, 4pm – 10.30pm

Additional Information

• Sponsorship: ECL does not provide support for sponsorship at this time
• Travel required – you will travel around Harold Hill and the surrounding area
• As this is a community care role, you may receive benefits such as: 45p per mile tax-free, guaranteed weekly hours, fully paid induction and training, and various staff benefits

Benefits and progression

• £500 new starter bonus*
• 45p paid per mile tax-free
• Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Guaranteed weekly hours – hourly rate paid for your entire shift
• Fully paid induction, training, and shadowing
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Uniform, PPE, parking permits and company smart phone provided
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme – we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme paid for by ECL
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Employee Referrals Scheme
• Employee Loyalty Scheme

Equality and Sponsorship

• We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.
• We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
• Please note: ECL holds a visa sponsor licence but does not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. We work with a third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK cannot be considered for this role via direct application.

* New starter bonus awarded 12 months after start date