Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.65 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Employee Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Plan and Blue Light Card |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Braintree, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Instead Braintree |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JobRef092025 |
Summary
Looking for a new role where you can make a real difference?
You don’t need care experience to get started. If you’ve worked in hospitality, retail or simply enjoy supporting others, you may already have the skills we value.
Kindness, reliability and a warm and compassionate personality go a long way in the role of a Care Assistant and we’ll provide the training and support you need to thrive.
We cover Braintree, Halstead, Sudbury, Earls Colne, Marks Tey, Kelvedon & Coggeshall.
What You'll Enjoy as Our Care Assistant:
Competitive Pay: £13.65 per hour and double for bank holidays.
Mileage Compensation: 40p per mile.
Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ebsuring enough time to support your client in a person-centred way
Local Shifts: Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage.
Variabe Shifts: Mornings, Lunch & Evenng shifts
Free Employee Health Cash Plan
Comprehensive Training: Great induction for new Care Assistants and ongoing support.
Supportive Environment: A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants.
Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
Referral Scheme: £150 for referring friends
Benefits: Paid holidays and pension for all staff.
Your Role and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant:
Providing companionship and organising days out with clients.
Assisting with personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
Running errands, including grocery shopping or prescription pickups.
Supporting with medications and aiding mobility within homes.
Handling household chores, such as cleaning and laundry.
You don’t need care experience to get started. If you’ve worked in hospitality, retail or simply enjoy supporting others, you may already have the skills we value.
Kindness, reliability and a warm and compassionate personality go a long way in the role of a Care Assistant and we’ll provide the training and support you need to thrive.
We cover Braintree, Halstead, Sudbury, Earls Colne, Marks Tey, Kelvedon & Coggeshall.
What You'll Enjoy as Our Care Assistant:
Competitive Pay: £13.65 per hour and double for bank holidays.
Mileage Compensation: 40p per mile.
Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ebsuring enough time to support your client in a person-centred way
Local Shifts: Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage.
Variabe Shifts: Mornings, Lunch & Evenng shifts
Free Employee Health Cash Plan
Comprehensive Training: Great induction for new Care Assistants and ongoing support.
Supportive Environment: A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants.
Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
Referral Scheme: £150 for referring friends
Benefits: Paid holidays and pension for all staff.
Your Role and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant:
Providing companionship and organising days out with clients.
Assisting with personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
Running errands, including grocery shopping or prescription pickups.
Supporting with medications and aiding mobility within homes.
Handling household chores, such as cleaning and laundry.