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 Day to Day

As a Care Professional, you’ll help clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes:

• 💧 Personal Care: Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence support.
• 💊 Medication Support: Helping clients manage their prescriptions safely.
• 🍲 Meal Preparation: Assisting with cooking and nutrition.
• 🛒 Practical Tasks: Shopping and light housekeeping (laundry, tidying).
• 💬 Companionship: Providing vital emotional support and a friendly face.
• 📜 Care Planning: Following personalised plans designed to promote dignity and independence.

Qualifications

🦸 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).

Additional Information

🎁 What You’ll Receive (The London Care Perks) We offer the stability, career progression, and support that only a national care group can provide:

• 🌼 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• 🎓 Fully paid training & continuous development
• 👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• 🛡️ Death in Service payment
• 💰 Pension scheme
• 💆 Access to a dedicated well-being & benefits platform
• 🎉 Refer-a-Friend scheme
• 🚴 Cycle-to-Work programme
• 🏢 The pride of being part of the UK’s largest home care provider

🚀 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.

💙 London Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 💙