Care Assistant – Doris Jones is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join the team in Southend‑on‑Sea, Essex on a full‑time, permanent basis supporting clients within the community.
Benefits
* Competitive salary: £13.00 - £16.30 per hour (dependent on experience)
* 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Flexible working patterns with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends, plus ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities
About the role
We’re looking for a caring and reliable Care Assistant to provide high‑quality care and rehabilitation support to clients within their own homes. Working independently or as part of a team under the guidance of a Team Lead, you will support clients with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence, and well‑being.
This is a flexible role working Monday to Sunday, with an ideal minimum availability of an average of 3 days per week. Shift patterns include AM shifts between 07:00‑12:00 (with flexible 08:00/09:00 starts possible) and PM shifts starting between 16:00‑17:00, with work available until 20:00‑22:00 depending on client needs. Full office support is available daily from 06:00‑22:15 while working in the community.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Provide person‑centred care and rehabilitation support in line with individual care plans
* Assist with personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping where required
* Monitor and report changes in clients' well‑being or circumstances to supervisors and management
* Build positive relationships with clients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
* Maintain accurate records and access online care rosters and communication systems
* Support clients to maintain a safe, comfortable, and independent living environment
* Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies and procedures at all times
* Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as required
* Work collaboratively with office staff and fellow carers to continuously improve services
* Travel efficiently between clients' homes and work flexibly across different environments
About you
You will be caring, reliable, self‑motivated, and have excellent listening and communication skills. You will have experience within a care or service environment, a positive attitude towards ongoing training and professional development, and be comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team. You must be organised, adaptable, and able to learn new systems quickly, maintain accurate and clear records, hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to a vehicle for work.
Additional information
* Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
* Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK
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