Care Assistant - Southwick

Essex Cares Ltd; Southwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Southwick seeks a Care Assistant for a permanent role. Applicants must have a full driving license and own vehicle to deliver care services to the community. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, including a £500 joining bonus, guaranteed hours, and annual leave. Applicants must be available for various shifts and demonstrate an ability to travel around the area.

Benefits

£500 joining bonus

Guaranteed weekly hours

Double pay on bank holidays

32 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS paid

Annual salary reviews

Free uniform and PPE

Private Healthcare scheme

Bluelight Card

Refer a friend £1500 bonus

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle essential.
• Business insurance for vehicle.
• Must have the ability to travel around Southwick and surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Provide community care services in Southwick and surrounding areas.
• Travel required for visits, with mileage allowance.
• Work various shifts to support work-life balance.

Skills

Full driving licence

Business insurance for vehicle

Ability to travel

Job description

Care Assistant – Southwick

Job Details

• Posting date: 17 October 2025
• Salary: £14.46 to £16.46 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 14 November 2025
• Location: Southwick, West Sussex
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Essex Cares Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: Care Assistant - Southwick

Summary

• Salary: £14.46 per hour Monday to Friday & £16.46 on Weekends
• Mileage: 45p tax free
• Contract: Permanent – 25, 30 & 35 hour contracts available, including working every other weekend
• Shifts: 7am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 11pm

Full driving licence and own vehicle essential. You will be required to travel around Southwick and the surrounding area. This is a community Care Assistant role requiring a full driving licence with business insurance.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle essential.
• Business insurance for vehicle.
• Must have ability to travel around Southwick and surrounding area.

Benefits

• £500 joining bonus
• Guaranteed weekly hours including travel time
• Double pay on bank holidays
• 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Fully paid induction and training
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free company smartphone
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Private Healthcare scheme (£1,495 per year)
• Bluelight Card (with discounts on your favourite retail brands)
• Employee loyalty scheme
• Health care parking permit
• Refer a friend £1500 bonus

Working Conditions

Travel required – you will need to travel around Southwick and surrounding area. Mileage allowance of 45p per mile. We offer a range of shifts to support work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively 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.

New starter bonus awarded 12 months after start date. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Disability Confident.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. If you do not already have the right to work in the UK or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK, this role is not suitable for you.