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Open nowPosted 11 days agoWe saw it 119 min after it went up

Care Assistant

Home Instead2,519 open roles

Pay
£14 – £15 an hour
Where
Billericay, England, United Kingdom
Work mode
On site
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Your applicationOpen nowCare AssistantHome Instead · Billericay, England, United Kingdom

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13.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Home Instead postings stay open a median of 30 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 13.9%7 days
  4. 22.4%14 days
  5. 38.1%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 11 days ago

Home Instead median: 30 days open

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Company Description

Company Description

Home Instead Brentwood, Billericay and Upminster is a local franchise of Home Instead, a leading provider of high-quality, personalised home care services. We support clients to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes, with a minimum visit length of one hour, giving our Care Professionals the time to build meaningful relationships and provide outstanding care.

Our approach is centred around compassion, dignity and making a genuine difference to people's lives. We are proud that our commitment to quality has been recognised with an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person looking for a rewarding career? Whether you have previous care experience or are looking to start a new career, we would love to hear from you!

Important: Local Applicants Only

Due to the nature of home care and the travel required between client visits, we are only recruiting applicants who live within our local service area.

We will consider applicants living in:

  • Brentwood
  • Billericay
  • Upminster
  • Ingatestone
  • Harold Hill
  • Harold Wood
  • Selected parts of Basildon

Applicants must live within these areas or the surrounding local areas we cover. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who live further afield due to travel distances and mileage requirements.

Job Description

You must have your own car, a full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport. This is essential as some clients require support attending medical appointments, shopping and other activities in the local community.

Job DescriptionCare Professional Benefits

  • Competitive pay: £14.40–£15.40 per hour, with double pay on bank holidays.
  • Guaranteed hours: 20-hour guaranteed contract.
  • Minimum one-hour visits: Spend quality time with clients and deliver care without feeling rushed.
  • Paid mileage: Receive mileage payments for work-related travel.
  • £200 employee referral bonus: Receive a bonus when you refer a friend or family member who joins our team.
  • Award-winning training: Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, with opportunities to gain specialist training and qualifications, including City & Guilds courses in dementia and Parkinson's care.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support and advice.
  • Wellbeing support: Benefit from access to health and wellbeing resources.
  • Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers.
  • Career development: Build your skills and explore opportunities to progress within the care sector.

Care Professional Responsibilities

Being a Care Professional is a rewarding career where no two days are the same. Our minimum one-hour visits and carefully matched clients allow you to build meaningful relationships and provide person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Companionship: Providing friendship, conversation and meaningful social interaction to help clients feel connected and supported.
  • Everyday assistance: Helping with meal preparation, light housekeeping and other daily tasks.
  • Appointments and shopping: Accompanying clients to medical appointments, shops and activities within the local community.
  • Personal care: Supporting clients with bathing, showering, dressing and grooming while maintaining their dignity, comfort and independence.

Every visit is an opportunity to make a positive difference, helping our clients remain independent in the place they know and love.

Qualifications

Previous care experience is welcome, but it is not essential. We value the right attitude, compassion, reliability and a genuine desire to support others. We provide training and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Additional Information

  • Excellent Pay Rates – from £14.40 on weekdays to £15.40 at weekends, plus double pay on bank holidays
  • Flexible Working Hours – with some evening and weekend commitment required
  • Minimum 1-hour visits – giving you the time needed to provide quality care and build meaningful relationships with clients
  • Employee Referral Bonus Programme – receive a £200 bonus for referring a friend or family member who joins our team
  • Paid Client Mileage
  • Award-Winning Training and Ongoing Support – with genuine career development opportunities and access to specialist training and qualifications, including City & Guilds Dementia and Parkinson’s courses, Pressure Area Care, Aphasia Awareness, and many more
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • BHSF Healthcare Scheme – providing access to healthcare support and resources
  • Blue Light Card – offering discounts across a wide range of retailers, restaurants, and services
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