Care Assistant - Rayleigh

ECL • Essex, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ECL is hiring a community Care Assistant in reablement to help customers regain independence and continue living in their own homes. The work may include supporting customers to relearn personal care, mobility and meal-preparation skills. The role involves travelling around South Essex, predominantly Rayleigh, Rochford, Canvey and surrounding areas. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance are essential. The role offers guaranteed contracted hours, paid travel time between customers and a tax-free mileage allowance of 55p per mile.

No previous care experience is required. ECL provides induction and training, followed by mentoring and shadowing with customers until the employee is confident in the role. Ongoing specialist training, nationally recognised qualifications and wellbeing support are available, along with opportunities for career development. Contracts of 30 hours are available, and the employer states that contracts include working every other weekend. Shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; full-time and part-time arrangements are mentioned.

ECL provides care and support to help people live safely and independently in their homes and local communities across South East England. Its services operate in Essex, the London Boroughs of Havering and Barking & Dagenham, and West Sussex. The organisation describes its vision as transforming lives and empowering independence through care excellence, and its values as caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Requirements

• Full driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle and business insurance.
• No previous care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Help customers regain independence and continue living in their own homes.
• Support customers to relearn everyday skills, including personal care, mobility and preparing meals.
• Travel to customers around South Essex, predominantly Rayleigh, Rochford, Canvey and surrounding areas.
• Work alongside a mentor during the initial period of meeting and supporting customers.

Benefits

• £13.71 per hour on weekdays and £15.71 per hour on weekends.
• £27.42 per hour on bank holidays.
• 55p per mile tax-free mileage allowance.
• Travel time between customers is paid.
• Up to 32 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Guaranteed weekly hours, with the hourly rate paid for the entire shift.
• Fully paid induction, training and shadowing, with ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities and paid-for qualifications.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Uniform, PPE, parking permits and a company smartphone provided.
• Enhanced DBS checks and renewals paid for by ECL.
• Enhanced contributory NEST company pension, with ECL contributions of up to 6%.
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield, paid for by ECL.
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long-service awards.
• Employee referral programme offering £350 for referring a friend.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Mental health first aiders in every service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed