Un-retire Yourself! - Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking kind and dependable individuals to join their team of Care Professionals. This flexible part-time role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying the benefits of competitive pay and comprehensive training. The position involves providing non-medical services such as companionship and personal care, ensuring clients receive the best care possible. With a strong commitment to employee support and a focus on person-centered care, this opportunity allows you to stay active and engaged while making a difference in the lives of others. Join the team and be the reason someone smiles today!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time + mileage

Holiday pay + Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Award winning training

Exclusive discounts scheme

Health Plan

Workbuzz 5* Employer Award

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Care Professionals matched with clients based on personalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, home help, and personal care.
• Support clients with hobbies and interests.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Dependability

Communication Skills

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Company Description

Are you recently retired or planning your retirement?
Do you have a few hours a week to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life?

At Home Instead Southend, we are looking for kind, compassionate, and dependable individuals to join our team of Care Professionals. This flexible, part-time opportunity is ideal for those who want to stay active, give back to their community, and enjoy meaningful work.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Competitive pay: £12.50 -£14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
• Paid travel time + mileage is 45p per mile
• Holiday pay + Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7
• Refer a friend scheme - cash award
• Minimum of 1hr visits - so you have enough time with the client
• Award winning training - fully paid
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers + more
• Health Plan
• Workbuzz 5* Employer Award - 4th year running!

Job Description

Our services are non-medical and can include companionship, home help, personal care, meal preparation, post-hospital care, support with hobbies & interests and much more!

Specific days and times of work can be mutually discussed at the interview stage, but we do require our staff to have some availability on weekends, to offer continuity of care to our clients.

Qualifications

No experience is necessary as full training is given to all new Care Professionals. We carefully match our clients and Care Professionals based on similar personalities, hobbies and interests. All of our client visits are a minimum of one hour so you will have time to deliver excellent standards of care and have time to enjoy getting to know your clients.

Additional Information

If you're interested in joining a team that truly values its people and provides high-quality, person-centred care, contact us today on 01702 382348 or click to apply.

Join us at Home Instead Southend and help change the face of ageing – one visit at a time.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!