Care Assistant
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Care Assistant
Location: Saffron Walden Branch | Salary: £13.80 - £14.30 per hour | Type: Permanent | Closing Date: Friday 29 May 2026
Job Description
Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives? 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently
- Access to own transport (advantage but not essential)
- Compassionate and caring nature
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 – retail and leisure discounts
- Recognition and long service awards
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. With 9 homecare branches across East Anglia and Greater London, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been providing quality-led homecare and Live-in care services since 1999.