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

Care Assistant - Home Instead South Woodham Ferrers

As an alternative to residential care, Home Instead South Woodham Ferrers are devoted to keeping vulnerable people in their own homes by providing quality care services. We assist with personal care, medicine administration, light domestic work, and other day-to-day tasks at our customers' homes.

If you're looking for a new job with flexible hours or want to change careers, or you just want to make a real difference to people in your community, being a home caregiver and companion might provide you with some interesting and fulfilling opportunities.

Care Assistant Job Pay & Benefits:

  • £9-£11 Per Hour

  • 0 Hours Permanent Contract

  • Flexible Shift Patterns Available - 16-20 Hours Per Week

  • Industry-Leading Training

  • Full PPE Protection

  • Care Certification

  • Employee Benefit Scheme

  • Career Development & Progression Opportunities

Care Assistant Job Description

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join our care team. We will carefully match you to your own small circle of Clients in the local community, and you will help them in living happy, independent lives by providing high-quality care plans.

Care Roles Include:

  • Help with everyday tasks

  • Prompting & assistance with your client's medication

  • Support getting in & out of the shower/bath & getting dressed

  • Help to & from the loo

  • Preparing simple meals and light household duties

  • Companionship, a cup of tea & a natter

  • Shopping tips, social Calls, appointments, clubs hobbies 

We take pride in the outstanding standard of care we deliver to our clients.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • A valid UK driving licence is required.

  • Access to a vehicle

  • In the United Kingdom, you have the right to work.

  • Excellent command of the English language

  • enhanced DBS check

  • criminal records check

We require that you have your own trustworthy transportation to visit our clients and that you be willing to travel within our local region.
 

What Home Instead South Woodham FerrersAre looking for:

  • A great timekeeper who is well-organized and dependable.

  • Individuals who are compassionate and caring.

  • Clients who are always treated with courtesy and respect.

  • An excellent listener who can speak properly and create courteous and warm connections with customers and their families.

It isn't a question of prior experience. We aim to provide the greatest possible service to our customers, and in order to do so, we need employees who are naturally sensitive, kind, and patient. We want a staff that treats each of our clients as if they were members of their own family.

Because we care about our Caregivers, we'll make sure you get all the necessary training and growth. After all, they are responsible for our clients, therefore you should feel confident in your abilities.

Ready to start your journey with Home Instead South Woodham Ferrers?

Apply now and get started!

Due to Government regulations, CAREGivers will need to be vaccinated or intend to be vaccinated prior to the 1st of April 2022 unless medically exempt.

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, companionship, and support to clients in their homes within a local region.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no prior experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

South Woodham Ferrers, England, remote work not allowed.

Salary

£9-£11 Per Hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

UK driving licencetrustworthy transportationEnglish language

Preferred skills

dependablecompassionatecourteous

Specializations

personal caremedication assistancecompanionship
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3, UK

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