Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.78 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | travel time paid and 35p per mile mileage |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Brentwood, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Beaumont Home Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BHC2 |
Summary
Job Description:
We're Beaumont Home Care, and we're different from the rest.
Our care team is the beating heart of everything we do. We work hard to support, empower and develop our colleagues, and we look for new team members who bring kindness, positivity and something special to our Beaumont Home Care family.
What you will do
As a Beaumont Home Care Professional, you will play a vital and trusted role in our client’s lives by providing both physical and emotional care. Whether you’re preparing a nourishing meal, supporting with personal care, offering companionship or ensuring a calm, restful night, your presence will bring comfort, dignity and peace of mind. Main duties will include:
Personal care - assist our wonderful clients in getting ready for their day ahead. This may include assistance in getting in/out of bed, washing, showering/bathing, dressing and, when necessary, help going to the toilet
Administration of medication
Running errands - many of our clients require support getting out and about, so you'll assist with tasks such as shopping / picking up prescriptions etc
Companionship - provide company, reassurance, a joke or two, humour, fun and laughter
Light housekeeping - light housekeeping such as hoovering, dusting, changing the bed, washing up
Meal preparation - as we all know there is nothing better than a delicious home cooked meal and depending on the time of day that may mean breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We offer flexibility to suit different lifestyles. Our operating hours run from 7am to 10pm, and we structure our shift patterns to support both colleague wellbeing and high-quality client care. Shifts include:
Early morning: 7am – 10am
Late morning: 10am – 1pm
Early afternoon: 1pm – 4pm
Late afternoon: 4pm – 7pm
Evening: 7pm – 10pm
Extended morning: 7am – 2pm
Extended afternoon: 3pm – 10pm
What you will need
Right to work in the UK without requirement sponsorship
Full UK Driving Licence
Access to a motor car (essential)
Very good level of English (spoken and written)
Availability and willingness to work two weekends each month
Excellent communication skills
Patience, compassion and professionalism
A supportive nature, always happy to help wherever possible
A natural positive outlook and great problem solver
Someone who stays calm under pressure
Has a keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, their families, colleagues and other care professionals
Ability to positively influence and encourage others
An excellent and supportive team player
Must be fit to perform the required duties, with or without assistance.
You'll need a proactive, self-motivated, and flexible disposition.
Efficiency under pressure is essential.
Our promise to you .......
Excellent hourly rate of pay – £13.78 to £27.56 per hour
Paid Travel Time - paid from start to end of shift
Mileage – 35 pence per mile
Bank Holiday Pay / Festive Period - (time and a half / double time)
Guaranteed Hours or Flexible Zero-Hour Contract - to suit your lifestyle
Refer a Friend scheme - up to £100
Paid DBS
Holiday Entitlement - paid holiday pay
Sick Pay
Uniform
Regular Visits to Regular Clients
Training and Career Development
Company Pension Scheme
Professional Qualifications - Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQ's - If you are looking to develop your career as an adult social care professional, we will help you get there!
On-going Support - supervision from an experienced and exceptionally supportive management team
Pastoral Care - access to our confidential Employee Assistance Advice Line
Important Footnote
If you have a genuine passion to help others and are looking to join a professional and privately owned domiciliary care provider, then we would love to hear from you!
We have clients throughout Brentwood, Basildon and Chelmsford (Essex) and all surrounding villages.
Experience is desirable, but not essential as full training and support is provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
We're Beaumont Home Care, and we're different from the rest.
Our care team is the beating heart of everything we do. We work hard to support, empower and develop our colleagues, and we look for new team members who bring kindness, positivity and something special to our Beaumont Home Care family.
What you will do
As a Beaumont Home Care Professional, you will play a vital and trusted role in our client’s lives by providing both physical and emotional care. Whether you’re preparing a nourishing meal, supporting with personal care, offering companionship or ensuring a calm, restful night, your presence will bring comfort, dignity and peace of mind. Main duties will include:
Personal care - assist our wonderful clients in getting ready for their day ahead. This may include assistance in getting in/out of bed, washing, showering/bathing, dressing and, when necessary, help going to the toilet
Administration of medication
Running errands - many of our clients require support getting out and about, so you'll assist with tasks such as shopping / picking up prescriptions etc
Companionship - provide company, reassurance, a joke or two, humour, fun and laughter
Light housekeeping - light housekeeping such as hoovering, dusting, changing the bed, washing up
Meal preparation - as we all know there is nothing better than a delicious home cooked meal and depending on the time of day that may mean breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We offer flexibility to suit different lifestyles. Our operating hours run from 7am to 10pm, and we structure our shift patterns to support both colleague wellbeing and high-quality client care. Shifts include:
Early morning: 7am – 10am
Late morning: 10am – 1pm
Early afternoon: 1pm – 4pm
Late afternoon: 4pm – 7pm
Evening: 7pm – 10pm
Extended morning: 7am – 2pm
Extended afternoon: 3pm – 10pm
What you will need
Right to work in the UK without requirement sponsorship
Full UK Driving Licence
Access to a motor car (essential)
Very good level of English (spoken and written)
Availability and willingness to work two weekends each month
Excellent communication skills
Patience, compassion and professionalism
A supportive nature, always happy to help wherever possible
A natural positive outlook and great problem solver
Someone who stays calm under pressure
Has a keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, their families, colleagues and other care professionals
Ability to positively influence and encourage others
An excellent and supportive team player
Must be fit to perform the required duties, with or without assistance.
You'll need a proactive, self-motivated, and flexible disposition.
Efficiency under pressure is essential.
Our promise to you .......
Excellent hourly rate of pay – £13.78 to £27.56 per hour
Paid Travel Time - paid from start to end of shift
Mileage – 35 pence per mile
Bank Holiday Pay / Festive Period - (time and a half / double time)
Guaranteed Hours or Flexible Zero-Hour Contract - to suit your lifestyle
Refer a Friend scheme - up to £100
Paid DBS
Holiday Entitlement - paid holiday pay
Sick Pay
Uniform
Regular Visits to Regular Clients
Training and Career Development
Company Pension Scheme
Professional Qualifications - Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQ's - If you are looking to develop your career as an adult social care professional, we will help you get there!
On-going Support - supervision from an experienced and exceptionally supportive management team
Pastoral Care - access to our confidential Employee Assistance Advice Line
Important Footnote
If you have a genuine passion to help others and are looking to join a professional and privately owned domiciliary care provider, then we would love to hear from you!
We have clients throughout Brentwood, Basildon and Chelmsford (Essex) and all surrounding villages.
Experience is desirable, but not essential as full training and support is provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person