This Care Assistant post sits in Essex Cares' reablement service, helping people regain independence in their own homes. The work involves supporting customers to relearn everyday skills such as personal care, mobility and meal preparation, with a mentor alongside until trained staff feel confident. Shifts cover weekday evenings and weekends, with paid travel between customers using a personal vehicle. A full driving licence and business insurance are required, and visa sponsorship is not available through direct application.
What the job involves
- Helping customers regain independence and keep living in their own home
- Helping clients relearn skills such as personal care, mobility and preparing meals
- Travelling around Basildon and the surrounding area between customers
- Working alongside a mentor until confident in the role
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
- Access to a car, with business insurance
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK, without need for visa sponsorship
Other
- Willingness to travel around Basildon and the surrounding area
What’s offered
- Guaranteed weekly contracted hours, with the hourly rate paid for the full shift
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year, inclusive of bank holidays
- Double pay on bank holidays
- Company pension with employer contributions of up to 6%
- Fully paid induction, training and shadowing, plus paid-for qualifications
- Mileage at 55p per mile tax-free, plus paid travelling time
- Annual salary review and annual performance-related bonus
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
