Posted 02 June 2026Home Instead (Basildon)

Job details

  • Salary£13 to £28 per hour
  • RoleCarer / Support Worker
  • HoursFull Time or Part Time
  • LocationBasildon, Essex
  • Job ReferenceHomecare.co.uk

Job Summary

Home Instead Basildon is recruiting for Care Professionals:

Benefits

  • Referral programme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Flexible schedule

Full job description

Company Description
Home Instead Basildon provides care in Basildon, Laindon, Pitsea, Wickford and surrounding areas. We are committed to delivering care of the highest standard by empowering our Carer’s to reach their full potential and make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives every day.

Our team provides professional, compassionate care to people in their own homes and are dedicated to providing high quality care.

If you’re looking for a role where you can bring your caring nature to work and genuinely change lives, we’d love to hear from you. A driving licence and access to reliable transport are essential, as some clients require support attending appointments.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

  • Competitive pay rates from £13 to £14 per hour, with double pay on bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours
  • Minimum 1-hour visits, allowing you to deliver quality, unhurried care
  • £200 referral bonus for recommending friends or family
  • Paid business and client mileage
  • Award-winning training with ongoing support and career development opportunities, including specialist qualifications such as City & Guilds Dementia and Parkinson’s training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility

Working Hours & Availability:

  • Part-time hours and Flexible fours
  • Availability must include evenings and some weekend availability
  • Additional hours are available based on your availability, the more hours you can offer, the more work we can provide

Care Assistant Responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. With a focus on personalised care and consistent client matching, you’ll have the time to build meaningful relationships and deliver high-quality support.

Duties may include:

  • Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction
  • Assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Accompanying clients to appointments or on shopping trips
  • Supporting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote independence and wellbeing

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!

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