Care Assistant - Home to Assess

Hales Home Care; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated home care provider based in Rochford is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals transitioning from hospital to home. This role involves providing short-term care, assessing ongoing needs, and collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates should be passionate about helping others and capable of working flexible shifts across 7 days. The position offers £13.20 per hour with various benefits such as enhanced bank holiday rates, referral bonuses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral Bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access

FREE Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition schemes

External Well-being Programme

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed but not essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing short-term support to individuals recently discharged from hospital.
• Helping assess ongoing care needs in their own home.
• Collaborating with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable and honest

Ability to work with others

Job description

Care Assistant - Home to Assess

Based in Rochford

Salary: £13.20 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile

Driving licence and own transport essential

Guaranteed hours available (20-37.5 per week, subject to availability)

Shift patterns: 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm

Must be available to work across 7 days, including alternate weekends

About the Care Assistant role: Supporting Recovery at Home

We’re proud to support individuals transitioning from hospital to home through our Discharge to Assess (D2A) model. This approach allows people to return home as soon as they are medically stable, where their care needs can be assessed in a familiar environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing short-term support to individuals recently discharged from hospital.
• Helping assess their ongoing care needs in the comfort of their own home.
• Supporting a process that reduces hospital stays and avoids unnecessary long-term placements.
• Collaborating with health and social care professionals to determine the most appropriate next steps, whether that’s reablement, continued care, or full independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s recovery journey, helping them regain confidence and independence in their own space. If you’re ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we’d love to hear from you!

The ideal Care Assistant is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support. You’ll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record-keeping. While previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed, it’s not essential—we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, you’ll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Referral Bonuses up to £517
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.