Care Assistant - Romford

Essex Cares Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Romford is looking for Care Assistants to help clients regain their independence. The role offers full training, flexibility with hours, and a competitive salary of £13.85 per hour, plus numerous benefits such as a £500 new starter bonus and flexible leave. Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career in social care with support for progression.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly hours

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Healthcare support scheme

Employee Loyalty Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential for community duties.
• No previous experience necessary; training will be provided.
• Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in regaining independence in their homes.
• Help clients with personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Work alongside a mentor for support and confidence.

Skills

Full driving licence

Access to a car

Community care skills

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Social Care)

Contract: Permanent with guaranteed hours • Hours: Full time or part-time available, includes working every other weekend • Shifts: 7am – 1.30pm, 4pm – 10.30pm

Role and Responsibilities

• As a Care Assistant in reablement, you’ll be playing a key role in helping our customers regain their independence and continue living in their own home. This could include helping clients to relearn skills in their lives, such as personal care, mobility and preparing meals.
• You don’t need to have any previous experience as we will provide you with all the training you need.
• After induction training, you will be assigned a mentor who will work with you until you are confident in the role. We support progression within the company, paying for ongoing specialist training, nationally recognised qualifications and well-being support.

Requirements

• Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
• Travel required – you will be required to travel around Romford and the surrounding area including Hornchurch, Upminster, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Rainham, Collier Row, Emerson Park, Elm Park, Corbet’s Tey and Harold Hill.
• Access to a car and business insurance is needed for community care duties.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary: £13.85 per hour
• 45p per mile tax-free for travel
• Guaranteed weekly hours – hourly rate paid for your entire shift
• Fully paid induction, training, and shadowing
• Double pay on bank holidays (£26.30 per hour)
• £500 new starter bonus*
• Up to 32 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Annual salary reviews and annual performance-related bonus
• Uniform, PPE, parking permits and company smartphone provided
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme – employer contribution up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme paid for by ECL
• Blue Light Card access
• Employee Referrals Scheme
• Employee Loyalty Scheme

Sponsorship and Equal Opportunity

• Sponsorship: ECL does not provide support for sponsorship at this time
• We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
• We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme to support disabled people in the workplace.
• Please note: ECL holds a visa sponsor licence, but we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. We work with a designated third-party provider for sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

* New starter bonus awarded 12 months after start date