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Essex Cares Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex Cares Ltd in Wickford is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to support reablement clients at home. You will help with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities to enable independence after hospital discharge.

This on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.71–£15.71) and a permanent contract. A compassionate, patient-focused approach is essential to empower clients and promote wellbeing in the community.

Responsibilities

• Providing reablement home care to help clients regain independence
• Assisting with personal care, mobility and meal preparation to support daily living
• Working on-site to support clients after hospital discharge

Job description

Care Assistant - Wickford

Company: Essex Cares Ltd

Salary: £13.71 to £15.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Wickford, SS12 9AJ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

Providing reablement community care, to customer who have just come out of hospital, helping them to regain their independence and continue living in their own home. This could include helping clients to relearn skills in their lives, such as personal care, mobility and preparing meals.

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