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Care Assistant
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.24 - 14.3 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-sea
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Care Assistant – Doris Jones is looking for Care Assistants to join our dedicated community team in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and the surrounding areas, covering Southend, Shoebury, Leigh on sea, Benfleet, and everywhere in between - on a permanent basis.
Shifts available between 7am–1pm and 4pm–10pm, Monday to Sunday, ideally including two weekends per month.
We are particularly looking for applicants that can commit to working 30 hours per week.
Why Doris Jones
At Doris Jones, we’re a family-run company passionate about supporting people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we’re proud to deliver tailored, high-quality care with compassion and professionalism. Founded by physiotherapists, we focus on understanding the full picture of care, supporting families and empowering clients every step of the way.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary: £12.24 per hour, rising to £14.30 per hour after 7pm and all day at weekends
Holiday: Statutory allowance based on hours worked
About the role:
As a Care Assistant, you’ll make a real difference to people’s lives every day. You’ll support individuals with daily tasks, promote independence, and offer meaningful companionship – always maintaining dignity, privacy and respect. Whether working solo or as part of a pair, you’ll report directly to a Care Supervisor and be a key part of our close-knit team.
It is essential for this role that you hold a driving licence and access to a car for work, as well as willingness to undertake enhanced DBS check.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Supporting with personal care, preparing meals, and assisting with medication
Providing emotional support and friendly companionship
Working with healthcare professionals to deliver individualised care plans
Keeping clear, accurate records and sharing important updates with the care team
Encouraging clients to take part in social and therapeutic activities
About you:
As a new Care Assistant, you will be compassionate, dependable individual who truly wants to make a difference. You’ll be a great communicator with a positive mindset and the ability to adapt to clients’ changing needs. Experience is not necessary - we provide full training and support for qualifications in Health and Social Care. If you’re ready to grow with a supportive, friendly team, we’d love to hear from you!
If you have the relevant skills for the Care Assistant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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