Care Assistant

💚 Join Our Caring Team at Home Instead Southend 💚

Because to us, it’s personal.

Are you someone who loves to help others and wants a truly rewarding role where you make a difference every day? At Home Instead Southend, we’re changing the way home care is delivered – with compassion, connection, and care at the heart of everything we do.

We support older people in Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, Shoebury, Thorpe Bay, Southchurch, Eastwood and the surrounding areas to live safely and happily in their own homes. If you're kind-hearted, reliable, and ready to make an impact – we want to hear from you!

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Competitive pay: £12.50 - £14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
• Paid travel time + mileage is 45p per mile
• Holiday pay + Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program  - available 24/7
• Refer a friend scheme - cash award
• Minimum of 1hr visits - so you have enough time with the client
• Award winning training - fully paid
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers + more
• Health Plan
• Workbuzz 5* Employer Award - 4th year running!
• No uniforms – we’re all about a friendly, relaxed approach
• Flexible work patterns (16-24 hours/week, including mornings/evenings)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing personal care, companionship, and home help tailored to each client
• Helping clients live independently and with dignity
• Building genuine, meaningful relationships – one visit at a time

You don't need qualifications to care! Our clients are looking for a friendly face and someone with a kind, compassionate nature who wants to help keep them safe and happy while living independently in their own homes.

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! 

Click apply today or call us at 01702 382348 to learn more.

Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You must have the right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS required.