Care Assistant - Reablement

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Colchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Caregiving Patient Care Medication Management Communication Empathy Personal Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Care Assistant - Reablement

Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] as a Care Assistant in Colchester & surrounding areas. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes. In this role you'll be assessing individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness and ensuring the correct care plans are put in place. This is a vital care service that means people can leave hospital sooner and reduces pressure on the NHS.

More about this role:

  • Block shift pay, Guaranteed Hours available for those with flexible availability
  • We have part-time and full-time roles available, some weekend work will be required.
  • For this role, you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
  • Previous experience in care is not required, training will be given

Our benefits include:

  • Enhanced bank holiday rate
  • Holiday pay and pension scheme
  • Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
  • Paid mileage between visits
  • Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
  • Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
  • Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
  • An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
  • Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
  • Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

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We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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