City and County Healthcare Group Ltd
Care Assistant
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Care Professional – Basildon & Surrounding Areas
🌟 Support Independence. Bring Comfort. Make a Real Impact. 🌟
We’re looking for compassionate, reliable people to join our supportive Basildon branch team as Care Professionals.
About Homecare
Unlike hospital or residential care, community homecare is all about enabling vulnerable adults to remain safely and happily in the place they love most—their own home! You won't just be ticking off tasks; you'll be building relationships, providing vital companionship, and helping people maintain their dignity and independence.
Whether it’s:
- Sharing a cup of tea and a chat,
- Assisting with daily personal routines,
...you are the friendly face that brightens their day and brings peace of mind to their families.
If you want to leave each day knowing you made a tangible, life-changing difference, this role is for you.
Work Locations
As part of our community team, you’ll support clients across: 🚨 Highly Targeted Areas (URGENT Vacancies!):
- SS17 & SS18 (Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham).
Thurrock Area:
- Grays, Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, Orsett, East Tilbury & Linford
- Aveley, Purfleet-on-Thames, Chafford Hundred
Basildon Area:
- Basildon, Pitsea, South Ockendon, Langdon Hills
- Laindon, Billericay, Wickford, West Horndon
Castle Point & Borders:
- Benfleet, Canvey Island, Rayleigh, Upminster, Rainham
Pay Rates & Perks
- £12.71 to £13.21 per hour (depending on shift times and experience).
- ❄️ Mileage paid for client travel
- ✨ Guaranteed hours for the right candidates (providing job security).
- 7 Days A Week Shifts:
- Day Shifts: 7:00/8:00 AM – 3:00/4:00 PM
- Evening Shifts: 3:00/4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
Every day as a Care Assistant is unique, but your impact is always life-changing. You’ll: ✨ Support people to remain happy and independent in their own homes, as part of a close-knit, local team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Personal care with dignity and respect:
- Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
- Medication assistance: Safe preparation & administration
- Mobility support: Empowering movement (and ensuring proper use of mobility aids)
- Meal preparation: Cooking & offering mealtime support
- Light domestic duties: Laundry, bed-making, cleaning
- Companionship: Building meaningful relationships through reassurance
✨ Additional Support:
- Encourage social contacts with families and community groups
- Monitor clients’ health, reporting changes to care teams
- Maintain accurate care records
- Handle emergencies safely and quickly
- Collaborate with loved ones and care managers for holistic care
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
The perfect candidate will ideally have:
- At least 6 months of experience in social care (though we value kindness and willingness to learn even more).
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📅 What We Need: ✔️ A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel between clients). ✔️ Right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas).
💝 What You Need to Bring: (Non-negotiable Nice-to-Haves)
- A compassionate, warm heart—you come first!
- Strong communication skills (like those of a UN diplomat)
- Problem-solving intuition (on the level of Mother Teresa)
- Commitment to respectful, high-quality care (courtesy any proud gran!)
Benefits
🎁 Then, the Perks: ✨ Guaranteed hours ✅ Paid mileage 🚗 🎓 Paid training (both online and in-person) 🎉 Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay ❄️ Paternity, adoption & maternity pay (enhanced) 🛡️ Death in Service benefit + Pension scheme 🌼 28 days annual leave (pro-rated) 🚲 Cycle to Work scheme 📈 Career progression opportunities 🛍️ Discounts via Blue Light Card 💷 Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per successful referral) 🏢 Local work with nationwide support system
Region
📍 East of England
Compensation
💸 £12.71 - £13.21 per hour
Ready to Help People Live Life Their Way?
Join our team of everyday heroes today—and make a real difference in your community!
Apply here: [Apply Today Link]
Guardian Homecare (part of the CCH Group) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, working in partnership with our communities to create futures full of warmth, comfort, and potential.
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