Care Assistant

Job description

Compensation: GBP 14.07 - GBP 14.57 - hourly

Company DescriptionFull-Time Care Assistant – Essex (IG11) & Surrounding Areas

Are you ready to make a genuine difference every single day? We're expanding our team across Essex and East London , including (but not limited to):

Day: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00

Evening: 14:00 – 22:00/23:00

Guaranteed hours available for the right candidates, giving you the security of consistent work.

Why Join MiHomeCare?

At MiHomeCare, every day is different. You'll face fresh challenges, experience truly rewarding moments, and play a vital role in helping people live with dignity, comfort, and independence. Whether supporting someone as they start their morning or offering companionship in the evening, the care you provide truly matters.

As one of the largest care organisations in the UK , we're proud to be transforming the sector—using innovative technology, smarter ways of working, and a commitment to outstanding care. With our scale and success comes genuine career opportunity, flexibility, and long-term stability.

You'll deliver essential support to clients in their own homes, following personalised care plans designed to uphold dignity, respect, and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming)

Assisting with medication (preparation and administration)

Supporting with mobility and safe use of aids/equipment

Preparing meals and snacks, offering mealtime assistance

Carrying out light domestic duties (laundry, making beds, light cleaning)

Offering companionship and building meaningful, positive relationships

Job DescriptionWhat Else You'll Help With

Companionship – conversations, activities, outings

Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids

Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition

Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections

Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear

Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed

Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

QualificationsWhat You'll Need (Besides a Cape & Superpowers!)

Experience isn't essential – we'll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn .

Compassion and respect for others

The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can't apply yet)

Additional InformationWhat You'll Receive

Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay

Death in Service payment

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to Work scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)

Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)

Flexible hours – part-time and full-time

Local work with paid mileage

Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays

Paid training – online and face-to-square

Career progression opportunities

Access to our in-house app

The backing of the largest care company in the UK

No experience required

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barking

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English