Caregiver

Home Instead; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 19,975; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid travel time

Competitive pay rates

Double pay on Bank Holidays

£250 refer a friend incentive

Job summary

Home Instead in Tendring is looking for Care Professionals to join their supportive team. This rewarding role involves helping individuals maintain their independence and well-being in their own homes. You will receive comprehensive training and continuous support as you provide compassionate care.

Key requirements include a UK driving license and the right to work in the UK. The position offers flexible hours with competitive pay rates and additional benefits like paid travel time and mileage.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• The ability to work every other weekend.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An eagerness to develop skills in professional care.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live comfortably and independently at home.
• Assist with morning and evening routines, bathing, personal care, and medication.
• Engage in light housework, meal preparation, and accompaniment to appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Of course, a job needs to pay the bills, but we believe it should also give you something more.At Home Instead, not only will you bepart of a supportive teamthat respects and looks after you, but your work as a Care Professional will be truly rewarding.Every day you’ll make a real differenceto people’s lives, helping them to stay independent, happy and well in the comfort of their own homes.

Whether you’ve worked in care before as a Caregiver, Care Assistant or Support Worker or you’re completely new to it, we’ll give you all the training and ongoing support you need to thrive.

What you’ll need to join us as a Care Professional:

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car
• The ability to work every other weekend
• The right to work in the UK
• An eagerness to develop the skills needed to provide professional, compassionate care.

What we offer you:

• Competitive pay: Monday to Friday daytime£13.50ph| Weekend daytime£13.70ph | Allevenings £14.50(evening pay rates are from 6pm).
• Flexible hoursand contracts available, provided you have good availability at the times our clients most need our help(Full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Paid travel time (between client calls)
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid mileage – 35p per mile

Why you’ll love working with us:

• We’re ratedOutstandingby the CQC
• We provide industry leading and award-winning training as well as ongoing support from a genuinely friendly office team
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme because your health and wellbeing matter to us
• Our minimum 1-hour visits mean your care isn’t rushed
• Our Care Professionals are matched with clients to give you time to build real, lasting relationships
• £250 refer a friend incentive scheme
• We recognise and reward loyalty and long service

What the role involves:
As a Caregiver, you’ll support people to live comfortably and independently at home. Your work will vary – from helping with morning and evening routines, bathing, personal care, and medication, through to light housework, meal preparation, collecting prescriptions, or even accompanying clients to appointments and social activities.

Most importantly, you’ll bring warmth, empathy, and genuine care, helping people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

If you’re ready to join a team where you’ll feel valued, supported, and proud of the difference you make – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with us.

Additional Information

Please note that we are unable to offer this roleto those who are not already authorised to work in the UK.

Home Insteadare committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.