Care Assistant

Southend-On-Sea
£13.50 - £13.50
Permanent
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May 19, 2026
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Care Assistant – Community Care

Located: Southend-on-Sea
Up to £13.50 per hour
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you a caring, compassionate individual looking to build a rewarding career in care? We are currently recruiting dedicated Care Assistants to support individuals within their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing care provider that values its team and offers ongoing training and development.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults in the community. Duties will include:

  • Assisting with personal care, washing, dressing, and mobility
  • Supporting with medication administration
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Helping with meal preparation and feeding
  • Assisting with light household duties
  • Maintaining accurate care records
  • Working closely with families and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care

What We’re Looking For

  • Caring, reliable, and empathetic individuals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training is provided
  • Driving licence beneficial but not essential

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive pay up to £13.50 per hour
  • Full training and ongoing support including funding NVQ levels 3,5 and 7
  • Flexible full-time and part-time shifts with paid overtime available
  • Time and a half on bank holidays and double time for Christmas day
  • Opportunity to progress within the company
  • Supportive team environment
  • Meaningful and rewarding work making a genuine difference every day

Important Information

  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  • Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role
  • Due to the nature of the service, this role is open to female applicants only, in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Apply today to start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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