Care Assistant

Want to spend the summer making a difference in your community? Bring sunshine to people’s homes this season and all year round. Join Hales Home Care today!

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring Out of Country sponsorship.

Hales Home Care is looking for compassionate and reliable Community Care Assistants / Care Workers / Home Care Workers / Carers in Wickford.

Areas covered: Wickford, SS11, Southend, Chelmsford, Basildon, and Billericay

As a Hales Care Worker in Wickford, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and independence of vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals with their personal care routines including washing, dressing, and attending to toileting needs
• Ensuring service users have adequate grocery supplies
• Assisting individuals in taking their medication
• Preparing warm and nourishing meals
• Helping with light domestic tasks and other care needs
• Providing a valuable companionship lifeline to individuals

WHY CHOOSE HALES?

Flexible Working Hours

• Full-time, part-time, night, and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Other shift patterns/non regular bank work may be available – contact us to discuss

Training and Development

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we offer paid comprehensive training to develop your skills, with ongoing support and coaching to give you the confidence to deliver outstanding care services.

Rewards and Perks

From the FREE Blue Light Card, Early Pay access with Hastee, up to £317 Refer a Friend bonus through Care Friends, Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, to the annual Hales Care Awards, we ensure our teams feel valued and proud to be part of the Hales family.

Additional Benefits

• Paid travel time
• Generous mileage allowance of £0.30 per mile
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle scheme and Car Salary scheme
• FREE Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and Financial Well-being Support
• Online Zumba Fitness Programme
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised Life & Personal Accident Insurance
• Funded eye tests & discounts for glasses
• Free uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Access to a host of discounts and cashback opportunities.

Career Advancement

Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including qualifications and apprenticeships.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Passionate about helping others.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle preferred.
• Previous experience in care, retail, hospitality or service industry is welcomed but not essential.

ABOUT US

Since 1999, Hales Home Care, a division of the Hales Group, has been committed to delivering person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community.

We value our staff and provide them with the tools and support needed for success.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £11.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free fitness classes
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship?
• Do you have access to your own vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road