Care Assistant

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Maldon, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

We want to enable older people within our community to continue living as independently as possible in the comfort of their own homes by supporting them with the highest quality care provided by you.

We are looking for caring people within the Maldon areas.

We are offering fixed contracts.

Work patterns Monday to Friday and alternate weekend 8:00 - 14:00 or 14:15 - 21:30 hourly rate range from £12.12 to 13.12.

Mileage, Travel time, Waiting time and Training are paid

Shifts can include covering all surrounding areas of Maldon, Chelmsford and Witham

*This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.

Everybody can care, but not everybody can become a Carer. You need to bring with you the passion to want to support somebody and to make a difference in that older person's life.

You'll be a lifeline to that older person. As such you must be reliable, trustworthy, respectful, and comfortable in spending time in the company of others. All necessary professional training will be provided, throughout your journey to become a Care professional in care. I can assure you, that you will enjoy building friendships, with our clients and their families.

Our Care Professionals benefit from:

  • Full, accredited training
  • 40p per mile & 45p per mile when with clients
  • Paid Holiday
  • Paid DBS
  • Paid travel and wait time
  • Training paid
  • Out of hours, on call support
  • Home Instead Employee Benefits
  • Casual Dress
  • Access to a Blue Light Card and Blue Light discounts.
  • Regular company events 
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous refer a friend scheme

No experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. All we ask is that You Have a Full UK Driving License with your own reliable vehicle.

Our people are our purpose and we’re proud that our Care Professionals love what they do and are proud to work for us.

We take time to select empathetic and enthusiastic people to care for our clients. All of our care is relationship-led, which means that we’ll match you with our clients, based on shared hobbies and interests. This can be anything from following a football team, enjoying gentle walks, painting, crocheting, or crafting. 

If you are keen to make a difference to the lives of others, Please apply today.

About this role

Summary

Support elderly clients in their homes, providing care, companionship, and maintaining independence.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no experience necessary

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Maldon, UK; flexible surrounding areas; remote work not specified.

Salary

work pattern Monday to Friday and alternate weekend 8:00 - 14:00 or 14:15 - 21:30 hourly rate range from £12.12 to 13.12

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

full UK driving licensereliabilitytrustworthinessrespectfulempathetic

Preferred skills

drivingpassion to help

Specializations

elderly carecommunity supportrelationship-led care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Maldon CM9, UK

On-site City