Job description
🌟 Care Professionals – Join Our Supportive Basildon Care Team! 🌟 ✨ Brighter days. Flexible hours. Real impact. ✨ At London Care (Part of the CCH Group), we know that it takes a special kind of person to care for others. Every day is different—and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives.
💙 We are currently looking for compassionate Care Professionals to join our dedicated Basildon branch team. Whether you are looking for a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or simply want a role where your empathy is valued, we will give you all the support and training you need to thrive. 📍 Work Locations As this is a community-based role, you will be traveling to support clients within their local communities.
We proudly provide high-quality care across Basildon and the surrounding areas, primarily covering: Brentwood, Billericay, Harlow, Langdon Hills, Pitsea, Havering, Redbridge, Wickford, and the surrounding communities. 🚗 Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are required due to the geographical nature of the role.
💷 Competitive Pay & Travel Support We know that traveling between clients is a core part of community care, so we make sure you are fully supported and compensated for your time on the road! 💰 Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour ⏱️ Paid Travel Time: You are paid for your travel time between visits (Travel Time Top-Up included!)
⛽ Mileage Allowance: 28p per mile ⏰ Shift Patterns Designed for Real Life We know how important work-life balance is. Whether you need shifts that work around family life, or you are looking for full-time consistency, we offer flexible patterns to suit your lifestyle (full-time, part-time, weekdays, and weekends available): Day Shifts: 7:00/8:00 AM – 3:00/4:00 PM Evening Shifts: 3:00/4:00 PM – 10:00 PM 💙 What You’ll Be Doing You’ll help vulnerable clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes.
Following personalised care plans designed to promote dignity and wellbeing, your responsibilities will include: 💧 Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence support) 💊 Medication support * 🍲 Meal preparation and assistance 🛒 Shopping and practical daily errands 🧹 Light housekeeping (laundry, tidying, cleaning) 💬 Companionship and emotional support 🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!)
You don’t need formal care experience! The skills you’ve gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or running a household are exactly what makes a brilliant Care Professional. Full, paid training is provided. We’re looking for: ✅ Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others ✅ Reliability and a naturally caring nature ✅ Willingness to learn new skills ✅ Great communication and a collaborative team spirit ✅ The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).
🎁 What You’ll Receive (The Perks) We offer the stability, career progression, and support only a national care group can provide: 🌼 28 days annual leave (pro rata) 🎓 Full paid training & continuous development 👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay 🛡️ Death in Service payment 💰 Pension scheme 💆 Access to wellbeing & benefits platform 🎉 Refer-a-Friend scheme 🚴 Cycle-to-Work programme 🏢 Stability: Be part of the UK’s largest home care provider.