Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Thurrock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Social Care
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 Empathy Housekeeping Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Care Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Care Assistant for domiciliary care in Thurrock, Corringham and surrounding areas. The role involves providing person-centred care including personal care, medication support, meal preparation, companionship, and light domestic tasks. Full training provided. Permanent position with flexible hours.

  • Location: Thurrock Branch (Thurrock, Corringham and surrounding areas)
  • Salary: £13.05 - £13.45 Per Hour
  • Type: Permanent (Full-time / part-time / guaranteed hours available)
  • Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026

About the Role

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

You will build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support, your fellow carers and your branch support teams; promoting our company values, which are at the heart of everything we do. Due to the nature of this role, good communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Access to your own transport is an advantage but not essential.

Training and Support

Whether you are an experienced care assistant, support worker, or someone new to care, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

Benefits Package

  • Competitive pay - with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Holiday pay - (5.6 weeks per year)
  • Flexible working - patterns to suit your lifestyle
  • Comprehensive training - via our in-house [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
  • Career development opportunities - qualifications and apprenticeships available
  • Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £500 per referral
  • Employee Assistance Programme – access to financial support, mental health support, counselling and family wellbeing
  • Blue Light Card – discounts on retail, supermarkets, shopping, fuel, days out and restaurants
  • Recognition and long service awards

Full PPE is provided to ensure the safety of our carers and clients.

About the Company

[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.

Covering: Thurrock, South Ockendon, Aveley, Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury, Corringham, Stanford-Le-Hope, Bulphan, Horndon on the Hill.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply now' button on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers page.

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