Care Assistant - Southend on Sea

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

Job summary

A local home care provider in Southend is looking for compassionate Care Assistants. In this rewarding role, you will provide personal care and companionship to help clients live independently. No formal qualifications are required; just a kind heart and a desire to make a difference. The position offers flexible work patterns and competitive pay of £12.50 - £14.00 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time + mileage

Holiday pay + Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible work patterns

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, just a kind heart and a desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, companionship, and home help tailored to each client.
• Helping clients live independently and with dignity.
• Building genuine, meaningful relationships – one visit at a time.

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.

We support older people in Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, Shoebury and the surrounding areas to live safely and happily in their own homes. If you're kind-hearted, reliable, and ready to make an impact – we want to hear from you!

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
• Cash Health Plan
• Workbuzz 5* EmployerAward - 4th year running!
• No uniforms – we’re all about a friendly, relaxed approach
• Flexible work patterns

Job Description

• Providing personal care, companionship, and home help tailored to each client
• Helping clients live independently and with dignity
• Building genuine, meaningful relationships – one visit at a time

Qualifications

You don’t need any qualifications to join our team – just a kind heart and the desire to make a real difference in someone’s life. If you love helping others and want to brighten someone’s day, every day, this could be the perfect role for you.

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 todayor call us at 01702 382348 to learn more.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You must have the right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS required.