Care Assistant - Southend on Sea

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Southend-on-Sea, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 5, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

💚 Have you got a few hours spare to support people in your local community? Join Our Caring Team at Home Instead Southend 💚

We have some lovely clients in the Southend area that are looking for additional support. If you would like to make a real impact on someone’s life, ensuring they safe and happy at home, join our friendly team.

Care Assistant Benefits:

  • Competitive pay: £12.50 - £14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
  • Paid travel time + mileage is 45p per mile
  • Holiday pay + Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program  - available 24/7
  • Refer a friend scheme - cash award
  • Minimum of 1hr visits - so you have enough time with the client
  • Award winning training - fully paid
  • Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers + more
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Workbuzz 5* Employer Award - 4th year running!
  • Flexible Working

As a Care Assistant you are expected to:

  • Be kind and compassionate.
  • Have access to reliable transport to support taking clients into the community.
  • Have good communication skills and be reliable.

The role is varied and no day is the same, for example duties may include: 

  • Companionship - brighten someone's day with a chat.
  • Personal Care - Assist with maintaining personal hygiene
  • Meal preparation - healthy meal choices
  • Medication support
  • Picking up prescriptions, shopping, home help
  • Accompanying clients to appointments or social events.

You don't need qualifications to care! Our clients are looking for a friendly face and someone with a kind, compassionate nature who wants to help keep them safe and happy while living independently in their own homes.

Subject to clear DBS and References.

If you're interested in joining a team that truly values its people and provides high-quality, person-centred care, contact us today on 01702 382348 or click to apply.

Join us at Home Instead Southend and help change the face of ageing – one visit at a time.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, companionship, and support to clients in their homes.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no qualifications needed

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Southend-on-Sea, remote work not specified

Salary

£12.50 - £14.00 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reliabilitycommunicationcompassiontransport

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal carecompanionshipmedication supporthome help
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Southend-on-Sea, UK

On-site City