Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Thurrock
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

Personal care Medication administration Meal preparation Companionship Communication skills Independent work Light domestic tasks Client transport

FULL DESCRIPTION

Care Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is hiring a Care Assistant in Thurrock. Offering £13.05-£13.45 per hour, permanent contract, full or part time.

Job Description

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our dedicated local care team, as a domiciliary care assistant for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their health, wellbeing, and independence.

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
  • Supporting with the administering of medication
  • Assisting with meal preparation
  • Providing companionship and offering social interaction
  • Carrying out light domestic tasks and occasional food shopping.

You will build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support, your fellow carers and your branch support teams; promoting our company values.

Requirements

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Access to own transport is an advantage but not essential
  • No previous experience required - full training provided

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Holiday pay (5.6 weeks per year)
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Comprehensive training via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Career development opportunities including qualifications and apprenticeships
  • Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £500 per referral
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Recognition and long service awards

Full PPE provided. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Location & Closing Date

Covering: Thurrock, South Ockendon, Aveley, Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury, Corringham, Stanford-Le-Hope, Bulphan, Horndon on the Hill. Closing date: Monday 1 June 2026.

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