Care Assistant - Southend on Sea

Home Instead Senior Care; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Home Instead Southend as a Care Assistant and be part of a supportive team making a meaningful difference in people's lives. This role involves providing companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily tasks, all while delivering care that prioritizes compassion and connection. If you have a kind heart and want to support clients in their own homes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time + mileage

Holiday pay + Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Minimum of 1hr visits

Award-winning training

Exclusive discounts scheme

Health Cash Plan

Flexible Working

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and brighten someone's day.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Prepare healthy meals and provide medication support.
• Help with shopping and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Compassion

Friendliness

Job description

Company Description

Join Our Caring Team at Home Instead Southend

Because to us, it’s personal.

Are you someone who loves to help others and wants a truly rewarding role where you make a difference every day? At Home Instead Southend, we’re changing the way home care is delivered – with compassion, connection, and care at the heart of everything we do.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Competitive pay: £12.50 -£14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
• Paid travel time + mileage is 45p per mile
• Holiday pay + Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7
• Refer a friend scheme- cash award
• Minimum of 1hr visits -so you have enough time with the client
• Award winning training - fully paid
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers + more
• Health Cash Plan
• Workbuzz 5* EmployerAward - 4th year running!
• Flexible Working

Ready to Join the Family?

Whether you're looking for a new career or a meaningful way to give back, we're here to welcome you with open arms. Our team is warm, supportive, and ready to cheer you on every step of the way.

Job Description

The role is varied and no day is the same, for example duties may include:

• Companionship - brighten someone's day with a chat.
• Personal Care - Assist with maintaining personal hygiene
• Meal preparation - healthy meal choices
• Medication support
• Picking up prescriptions, shopping, home help
• Accompanying clients to appointments or social events.

Qualifications

You don't need qualifications to care!Our clients are looking for a friendly face and someone with a kind, compassionate nature who wants to help keep them safe and happy while living independently in their own homes.

Additional Information

If you're interested in joining a team that truly values its people and provides high-quality, person-centred care, contact us today on 01702 382348or click to apply.

Join us at Home Instead Southend and help change the face of ageing – one visit at a time.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!