At a Glance
- Tasks: Help clients regain independence through personal care and daily living skills.
- Company: Join ECL, a supportive employer dedicated to community care.
- Benefits: Earn £27.42 per hour, plus 55p per mile tax-free mileage.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, guaranteed hours, and ongoing training support available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; full driving licence and own vehicle required.
The predicted salary is between 27.42 - 27.42 £ per hour.
Mileage: 55p per mile
Contract: 24 - 30 hour contracts available, all contracts include working every other weekend
Shifts: 7am - 2pm, 4pm - 11pm
Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential. Travel required – You will be required to travel around the whole of West Essex, including Saffron Walden, Dunmow, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Harlow, and surrounding areas.
About You
As a Care Assistant in reablement, you’ll be playing a key role in helping our customers regain their independence and continue living in their own home. This could include helping clients to relearn skills in their lives, such as personal care, mobility and preparing meals. You don’t need to have any previous experience as we will provide you with all the training you need. Once you are trained, you will be assigned a mentor who will take you out to meet some of our customers and work alongside you until you are confident in the role.
After your induction training, with guaranteed contracted hours, we will support you to progress within the company, paying for ongoing specialist training, nationally recognised qualifications and well-being support. As this is a Care Assistant role in the community, we will need you to have access to a car and a full driving licence with business insurance.
With rising petrol costs, we offer the government maximum tax-free mileage allowance of 55p per mile as well as paying your time travelling between customers. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and our staff are as important to us as our customers. We offer a range of shifts so whether you want to work full time or part time, we have a contract that benefits everyone.
Our teams provide vital care and support and to reflect this you will receive:
- £27.42 per hour (double pay on bank holidays)
- 55p paid per mile tax-free
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Guaranteed weekly hours – hourly rate paid for your entire shift
- Fully paid induction, training, and shadowing with ongoing support
- Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Uniform, PPE, parking permits and company smart phone provided
- Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
- Company pension – Enhanced contributory NEST scheme – we contribute up to 6%
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
- Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
- Employee referral program – earn £350 for referring a friend
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Mental health first aiders in every service
Take the next step in your career and become a Care Assistant with the ECL team. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.
Care Assistant - West Essex in Harlow employer: Essex Cares Limited
Essex Cares Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while providing a supportive environment for individuals with learning disabilities. Located in the picturesque Bocking Roundwood, employees benefit from comprehensive training, generous annual leave, and a pension scheme, all within a culture that values meaningful engagement and personal growth. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing setting.
