Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited

Posted 2026-04-15

Reference

REF484P

Location

South Ockendon

Salary

Β£12.71 per hour plus 28p mileage

Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited

South Ockendon

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Company Description


🌟 Care Professionals – Join Our Basildon Team! 🌟

✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Real impact. ✨ At Guardian Homecare (Part of the CCH Group), every day is different β€” and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. πŸ’™

We are looking for Care Professionals to join our supportive Basildon branch team, providing high-quality, community-based care to clients across the local area.

πŸ“ Work Locations As this is a community-based role, you will be traveling between clients' homes. We proudly support clients across South Essex, primarily in Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Basildon, Pitsea, and Langdon Hills. This branch also covers the surrounding communities, including:

  • Thurrock Area: Grays, Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, Orsett, East Tilbury & Linford, Aveley & Purfleet-on-Thames, and Chafford Hundred.
  • Basildon Area: Laindon, Billericay, Wickford, and West Horndon.
  • Castle Point & East: Benfleet (South Benfleet), Canvey Island, and Rayleigh.
  • Greater London Borders: Upminster and Rainham.

πŸš— Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are required due to the geographical nature of the role.

⏰ Shift Patterns We offer a range of flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle. Whether you want consistency or flexibility, we have shift patterns that work around you, including full-time, part-time, weekdays, and weekends:

  • Day shifts: 7:00/8:00 AM – 3:00/4:00 PM
  • Evening shifts: 3:00/4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

πŸ’™ Why Join Guardian Homecare? At Guardian Homecare, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the dedication of our people. As part of the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry β€” working smarter, embracing innovative technology, and creating lasting career opportunities. A career with us means purpose, support, and security.

Job Description


πŸ’™ What You’ll Be Doing As a Care Professional, you’ll help clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. You’ll follow personalised care plans designed to promote dignity, wellbeing, and independence. Your responsibilities will include:

  • πŸ’§ Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, incontinence support)
  • πŸ’Š Medication support
  • 🍲 Meal preparation and assistance
  • πŸ›’ Shopping and practical daily tasks
  • 🧹 Light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, tidying)
  • πŸ’¬ Companionship and emotional support

Qualifications


🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!) You don’t need care experience β€” just the passion to help others. Full, paid training is provided, along with ongoing support to help you grow. We’re looking for:

  • βœ… Genuine compassion and respect for others
  • βœ… Reliability and a caring nature
  • βœ… Willingness to learn new skills
  • βœ… Good communication and teamwork
  • βœ… The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).

Additional Information


🎁 What You’ll Receive We offer the stability, career progression, and support only a national care group can provide:

  • πŸ’· Competitive Pay: Β£12.71 per hour.
  • ⏱️ Full Shift Pay: We pay for your time between visits. This means you are paid for your entire shift, unlike many other providers!
  • πŸš— Mileage: Paid at 28p per mile.
  • 🌼 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • πŸŽ“ Full paid training & continuous development
  • πŸ‘Ά Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Death in Service payment
  • πŸ’° Pension scheme
  • πŸ’† Access to a wellbeing & benefits platform
  • πŸŽ‰ Refer-a-Friend scheme
  • 🚴 Cycle-to-Work programme
  • 🏒 The pride of being part of the UK’s largest home care provider

πŸš€ Ready to Start Your Journey With Us? If you're ready for a career that’s as rewarding as it is inspiring, apply today and help us deliver outstanding care to our community.

Apply now