Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Saffron Walden
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 Communication skills Compassion Independence Meal preparation Companionship Domestic tasks

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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