Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 to £14 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | allowance for travel/mileage |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Metro Homecare Ltd. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Role
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will provide quality care and support to individuals in their own homes.
Your duties will include:
• Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, oral care)
• Supporting with medication (as per training and care plans)
• Meal preparation and assistance with eating and drinking
• Promoting independence and mobility
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Helping with light household tasks to maintain a safe environment
You will follow person-centred care plans, ensuring all care is delivered safely, respectfully, and in line with company policies and CQC standards.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Caring, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality care
• A good communicator and team player
• Able to work independently and follow care plans
• Experienced in care (preferred) or eager to learn (training provided)
• Eligible to work in the UK
Requirements:
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred, not essential)
What We Offer
• Competitive pay rate
• Paid travel time & mileage allowance
• Flexible hours (morning, evening, and weekend shifts)
• Induction & full training (including Care Certificate)
• Uniform, PPE, and 24/7 on-call support
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will provide quality care and support to individuals in their own homes.
Your duties will include:
• Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, oral care)
• Supporting with medication (as per training and care plans)
• Meal preparation and assistance with eating and drinking
• Promoting independence and mobility
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Helping with light household tasks to maintain a safe environment
You will follow person-centred care plans, ensuring all care is delivered safely, respectfully, and in line with company policies and CQC standards.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Caring, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality care
• A good communicator and team player
• Able to work independently and follow care plans
• Experienced in care (preferred) or eager to learn (training provided)
• Eligible to work in the UK
Requirements:
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred, not essential)
What We Offer
• Competitive pay rate
• Paid travel time & mileage allowance
• Flexible hours (morning, evening, and weekend shifts)
• Induction & full training (including Care Certificate)
• Uniform, PPE, and 24/7 on-call support