Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Billericay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rates £14.40-£15.40

Flexible hours

1-hour calls

Referral bonus £200

Mileage reimbursement

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health care scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Home Instead Brentwood, Billericay and Upminster provides compassionate, person-centred in-home care across the Essex area. The role offers minimum 1-hour visits and the chance to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives.

Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. Pay is £14.40–£15.40 per hour with weekend uplifts, plus mileage reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• No prior care qualifications required; compassionate, people-focused individuals encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide minimum 1-hour visits to clients in their homes.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and build meaningful relationships with clients.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 14.40 - GBP 15.40 - hourly

Company Description

Home Instead Brentwood, Billericay and Upminster proudly serves the main towns and surrounding areas including Shenfield, Hutton, Doddinghurst, Stock, and Ingatestone. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our clients by supporting our Care Professionals to achieve their full potential and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.

Our dedicated team provides professional, compassionate, and person-centred care across the Essex area, helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. Our exceptional standards of care have been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with an Outstanding rating.

Join the Home Instead family and become part of a friendly, supportive team of like-minded people who share your passion for making a difference. Whether you have experience in the care sector or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

Being a Care Professional is a truly rewarding career where every day is different. With minimum one-hour care visits and careful client matching, you have the time to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while building meaningful relationships with the people you support.

If you are looking for a role where you can bring your compassionate nature to work and make a genuine difference in people’s lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking Care Professionals who have access to reliable transportation, as some of our clients live in more remote areas and may require support attending doctor’s appointments and other essential visits.

Qualifications

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle to travel to and from client locations.

No previous qualifications are required — we are looking for people with genuine caring qualities, compassion, and a desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day.

Please note: applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not offering visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Additional Information

• Excellent Pay Rates - from £14.40 weekdays to £15.40 at weekends, plus double pay for enhanced bank holiday rates.
• Flexible Working Hours - with some evening and weekend commitment required
• Minimum 1-hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
• Employee Referral Bonus Programme - £200 bonus paid if you refer to a friend or family member and they start
• We pay your Client Mileage
• Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/qualifications including City and Guilds Dementia and Parkinson's Courses.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BHSF Healthcare Scheme - offering access to health care resources
• Blue Light Card