Care Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Southend-on-Sea. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with our clients and their families
-Empathetic and patient approach, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people's lives
-Previous experience in a care setting (desirable but not essential)
-Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative when required

Home Instead Southend are a Home care service in and around Southend and we provide a range of care and support services for older people in our community.

We are passionate about changing the way home care is delivered by focusing on high-quality person-centred care. Our aim is to support our clients to stay in their own homes for longer and to maintain independence and dignity.

At Home Instead Southend, we're not just offering a job; we're offering a rewarding career filled with benefits designed to support and enrich your life and work. Here's what makes working with us stand out:

-Attractive Pay Rates: Earn £11.75 - £13.25 per hour, with your hard work recognized and rewarded.
-Holiday Bonuses: Enjoy double pay on Bank Holidays, earning £23.50 - £26.50 per hour.
-Travel Support: Get paid for travel time and receive 45p per mile for mileage.
-Supportive Start: Benefit from paid induction training and DBS reimbursement, setting you up for success.
-Health & Well-being: Take advantage of our Employee Healthcare Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 for your peace of mind.
-Employee Pension: Securing your future.
-Quality Time: We value quality care, offering minimum 1-hour visits to ensure meaningful connections and time to meet your client's needs.
-Social & Community: Join our Quarterly Social Events and Monthly Coffee Mornings, perfect for unwinding and connecting with the team.
-Exclusive Perks: Enjoy our exclusive employee discount scheme, designed to make life a little sweeter.
-Casual & Friendly: Say goodbye to uniforms, and hello to a friendlier approach to care.
-Supportive Environment: Experience warmth and support of our friendly office team, always there to help.
-Referral Rewards: Benefit from a £100 Employee Referral Bonus for recommending fabulous candidates like yourself.
-Schedules: We offer work patterns to suit your lifestyle, because we understand the importance of work-life balance.
-Buildable Hours: Typically, between 16-24 hours weekly, with a mix of morning and evening work patterns available. We're open to discussing what works for you.