Care Assistant

🌟 Care Professionals – Join Our Supportive Basildon Care Team! 🌟 ✨ Brighter days. Flexible hours. Real impact. ✨ At London Care (Part of the CCH Group), we know that it takes a special kind of person to care for others. Every day is different—and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. 💙 We are currently looking for compassionate Care Professionals to join our dedicated Basildon branch team. Whether you are looking for a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or simply want a role where your empathy is valued, we will give you all the support and training you need to thrive. 📍 Work Locations As this is a community-based role, you will be traveling to support clients within their local communities. We proudly provide high-quality care across Basildon and the surrounding areas, primarily covering: - Brentwood, Billericay, Harlow, Langdon Hills, Pitsea, Havering, Redbridge, Wickford, and the surrounding communities. 🚗 Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are required due to the geographical nature of the role. 💷 Competitive Pay & Travel Support We know that traveling between clients is a core part of community care, so we make sure you are fully supported and compensated for your time on the road! - 💰 Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour - ⏱️ Paid Travel Time: You are paid for your travel time between visits (Travel Time Top-Up included!) - ⛽ Mileage Allowance: 28p per mile ⏰ Shift Patterns Designed for Real Life We know how important work-life balance is. Whether you need shifts that work around family life, or you are looking for full-time consistency, we offer flexible patterns to suit your lifestyle (full-time, part-time, weekdays, and weekends available): - Day Shifts: 7:00/8:00 AM – 3:00/4:00 PM - Evening Shifts: 3:00/4:00 PM – 10:00 PM 💙 What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day As a Care Professional, you’ll help clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes: - 💧 Personal Care: Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence support. - 💊 Medication Support: Helping clients manage their prescriptions safely. - 🍲 Meal Preparation: Assisting with cooking and nutrition. - 🛒 Practical Tasks: Shopping and light housekeeping (laundry, tidying). - 💬 Companionship: Providing vital emotional support and a friendly face. - 📜 Care Planning: Following personalised plans designed to promote dignity and independence. 🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!) You don’t need formal care experience! The skills you’ve gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or running a household are exactly what makes a brilliant Care Professional. Full, paid training is provided. We’re looking for: - ✅ Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others - ✅ Reliability and a naturally caring nature - ✅ Willingness to learn new skills - ✅ Great communication and a collaborative team spirit - ✅ The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship). 🎁 What You’ll Receive (The London Care Perks) We offer the stability, career progression, and support that only a national care group can provide: - 🌼 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) - 🎓 Fully paid training & continuous development - 👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay - 🛡️ Death in Service payment - 💰 Pension scheme - 💆 Access to a dedicated well-being & benefits platform - 🎉 Refer-a-Friend scheme - 🚴 Cycle-to-Work programme - 🏢 The pride of being part of the UK’s largest home care provider 🚀 Ready to Start Your Journey With Us? If you're ready for a career that’s as rewarding as it is inspiring, apply today and help us deliver outstanding care to our community. 💙 London Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 💙