Job Introduction
Make a difference every day as a Home Care Assistant in Wickford.
Whether you’re new to care, returning to work or looking for a more rewarding career, homecare is a chance to support people to live safely and independently in their own homes.
No experience? No problem. We provide full paid training through our dedicated Internal Training Team, giving you the confidence to get started and grow with Hales Homecare.
Join our Wickford team and build a career where your work truly matters.
- Home Care Assistant
- Based in Wickford
- Pay: £13.10 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.71 per hour
- Guaranteed hours (20 hours per week - Ts&Cs apply)
- Shift patterns: 7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm (including weekends and evenings)
- Areas covered: Wickford, Southend, Basildon, Rochford and surrounding areas
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Your Role as a Home Care Assistant
As a Hales Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals in and around Wickford to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with personal care routines (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Supporting medication and meal preparation
- Helping with light domestic tasks and grocery needs
- Providing companionship and emotional support
To apply, you will need to be:
- Passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high-quality care and support
- A reliable and honest team player with a positive attitude
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- No experience necessary, we have had people join from hospitality, retail, and customer service backgrounds
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Your Hales Perks include:
- Guaranteed hours (20 hours per week, subject to Ts&Cs)
- Paid travel time
- Generous mileage allowance – 30p per mile
- Early Pay access with Hastee
- FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
- Refer a Friend bonus up to £517
- Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
- Pension scheme & subsidised insurance
- Free uniform & PPE
- Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
- Health and Financial Well-being Support
- Training & Career Development
Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide:
- Paid, comprehensive training
- Ongoing coaching and support
- Funded qualifications & apprenticeships
- Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management roles
At Hales Homecare, we offer more than just care – we provide career opportunities, job security, superb benefits and the chance to change lives every day.
About Us
Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success.
Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.