Care Assistant
Based in Wickford
Salary: £12.21 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.21 per hour
No experience necessary – paid training and induction to ensure you feel confident in your role.
Start a rewarding career in care with Hales Homecare Wickford
We are looking for kind, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant in Wickford. If you’re ready to support your local community and make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care—always with dignity and respect.
* Assist with daily living tasks, such as preparing nutritious meals, light housekeeping, and occasional shopping to help maintain a comfortable home environment.
* Support with medication routines, ensuring individuals receive the right help at the right time, with full training provided.
* Offer meaningful companionship, bringing warmth, reassurance, and social interaction to brighten someone’s day.
Qualifications
The ideal Care Assistant is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support. You’ll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record-keeping. While previous experience in care, hospitality, retail, or customer service is welcomed, it’s not essential—we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, you’ll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred.
Benefits
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Referral Bonuses up to £517
* Pension scheme and paid holidays
* Free uniform and PPE
* Early Pay access with Hastee
* FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
* Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
* Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
* External Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
* Health and Financial Well-being Support
Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
How to Apply
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team.
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