Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking compassionate Care Professionals for part-time roles. This position is ideal for those retired or looking for meaningful work. Responsibilities include companionship and personal care, with a focus on client-centered services. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. Competitive pay ranges from £12.50 to £14.00 per hour, with additional benefits such as paid travel and exclusive discounts. Join us and make a difference in someone's life.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid travel time + mileage

Health Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Award winning training

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary as full training is given to all new Care Professionals.
• Each client visit is a minimum of one hour to ensure quality care.
• Availability on weekends is required for continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, home help, and personal care.
• Assist with meal preparation and post-hospital care.
• Support clients with hobbies and personal interests.

Job 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
• 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* EmployerAward - 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 hourso 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 382348or 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!