Care Assistant – Evening Carer (Basildon, Wickford and Benfleet).

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Basildon, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Home Instead Basildon covers Basildon, Wickford, Benfleet and Rayleigh. We are rated CQC Good.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Care Professionals who are available for evening visits, or have access to reliable transportation as some of our clients require accompanying to Doctor’s visits etc.

Care Assistant Benefits:

  • Pay rates - from £12.20 to £13.20 per hour, plus £24.40 enhanced bank holiday rates.
  • Types of hours available - Evenings 
  • Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
  • Employee referral bonus programme - £100 for referrals 
  • Mileage  - paid separately
  • Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
  • Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 details/ other health plans.
  • Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

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

Driving license & reliable transport.

Experience in care - desirable

DBS on the update system - desirable

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today or call us at 01268 733820 to learn more.

About this role

Summary

Provide person-focused care including companionship, personal care, and assistance with tasks during evening hours.

Job title

Care Assistant – Evening Carer

Experience level

desirable

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Basildon, England, remote work not allowed

Salary

from £12.20 to £13.20 per hour, plus _£24.40 enhanced bank holiday rates_

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driving licensereliable transport

Preferred skills

care experienceDBS check

Specializations

personal carecompanionshiphome careclient support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Basildon, UK

On-site City