Care Assistant

homeinsteadcare
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📍 Upminster📍 Upminster, , United Kingdom📍 gbFull time

About this role

Company Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Upminster, Brentwood & Billericay as a Care Professional. Home Instead is a high quality home care provider, providing a minimum of 1-hour services to clients within the comfort of their own home.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

  • Excellent pay rates - £13.80 Per hour weekdays/ £14.90 Per hour weekends 
  • Types of hours available - Part time 
  • Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
  • Welcome bonus - £100 payment will be paid once all initial training is completed 
  • Employee referral bonus programme - £200 bonus paid if you refer and friend or family member and they start
  • Mileage and travel time - Up to 45p per mile
  • Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications including City and Guilds Dementia and Parkinson's.  
  • Blue Light Card 

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a care professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

  • Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
  • Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
  • Accompanying to appointments or shopping
  • Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

No qualifications are required, we are looking for natural caring qualities and those who want to make a difference to peoples lives!

Additional Information

We’re looking for Care Professionals who have access to reliable transportation and full driving license as some of our clients require accompanying to Doctor's visits and can live more remotely.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.  We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

If you would like more information then please contact us on 01277 822858

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare?
The salary for this Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare located?
This Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare is based in Upminster, Upminster, , United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Care Assistant role at homeinsteadcare.
How do I apply for the Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare?
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When was the Care Assistant job at homeinsteadcare posted?
This Care Assistant position at homeinsteadcare was posted on Mar 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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