Home Care Assistant

Hales Home Care; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking reliable and kind individuals for the role of Home Care Assistant in Braintree. You will support clients to live independently by assisting with personal care, preparing meals, and providing companionship. Full UK driving license and right to work in the UK are required. The position offers flexible hours, paid travel, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour

Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Free Blue Light Card with retailer discounts

Free uniform and PPE

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; no Tier 2 sponsorship available.
• Full UK driving licence with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their homes.
• Assist with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Prepare meals and assist with shopping and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Reliable

Dedicated to high quality care

Job description

Overview

Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Home Care Wickford. At Hales Home Care, we know that great care starts with great people. Whether you're new to care or looking for a fresh start, we offer a rewarding career with job security, flexible hours and clear paths for progression. We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Home Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer in Braintree. Areas covered: Braintree and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• As a Hales Care Assistant in Braintree, you’ll support people to live safely and independently in their own homes by:
  • Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
  • Supporting with medication
  • Preparing nutritious meals
  • Helping with shopping and light household tasks
  • Providing companionship and emotional support

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK – Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship at this time
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

What makes a great Hales Care Assistant

• Passionate about helping others
• A team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, honest and dedicated to delivering high quality care
• Experienced in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service (not essential)
• Shares our values – committed to positive change, trust, professional excellence and delivering personalised care

Support, training and progression

• Smart tech – mobile app for logging visits and care updates
• Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships
• Paid induction and ongoing training and development
• Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle

Benefits

• Paid travel time at £12.21 per hour
• Generous mileage allowance at 30p per mile
• Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend
• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Well-being support – therapy sessions, 24/7 helpline, health app
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Free uniform and PPE

About us

Since 1999, Hales Home Care has been delivering personalised, tech-enabled care to vulnerable people across the UK. We’re proud to support our communities with compassion, professionalism, and innovation.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.