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FC
30 Nov, 2025
Weekend Home Care Assistant
Faiths Care Ltd Clacton-on-Sea, UK
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Weekend Home Care Assistant at Faiths Care Ltd. Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, dedicated team that provides meaningful support to those who need it most? Faiths Care Ltd. is expanding into the Tendring area , and we're looking for compassionate, committed domiciliary carer assistants to form our new start-up team . If you're flexible, reliable, and eager to help shape our service from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you. As we launch in this new area, you'll need to be adaptable and available every weekend. The shifts will have variable and sporadic hours to begin with. The local authority has already offered us 75.25 hours of care , but we need our start-up team in place to accept them, this is where you come in! We are seeking a Weekend Home Care Assistant to join our team in Tendring . In this rewarding role as weekend home care assistant, you'll...
FC
30 Nov, 2025
Weekend Home Care Assistant
Faiths Care Ltd Colchester, UK
Join Our Caring Team as a Weekend Home Care Assistant at Faiths Care Ltd. Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives? Do you want to be part of a compassionate, dedicated team that provides meaningful support to those in need? We're looking for a Weekend Home Care Assistant to join our team at Faiths Care Ltd. in Colchester. In this fulfilling role as a Weekend Home Care Assistant, you'll be providing essential care and companionship to clients, helping them live independently and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Your efforts will directly improve the well-being and quality of life of the people you care for and well support you every step of the way. The clients that we support are from 21 years of age to 100 years of age! We support those who are physically disabled, elderly, have sensory impairments, have dementia and have learning disabilities. During interview we will discuss your preferences. We will also discuss your...
Bupa
08 Dec, 2025
Full time
Senior Care Assistant
Bupa Chelmsford, UK
Job Description: Hatfield Peverel Lodge Care Home Salary £12.95 per hour Permanent Full Time Days 44 hour 7:30am - 7:30pm Must be flexible to work between Monday - Sunday including alternate weekends. We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. Not only driving a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, but also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. We'll train you on all aspects of digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we're committed to continually training you in...
Bupa
08 Dec, 2025
Full time
Care Assistant
Bupa Chelmsford, UK
Job Description: Care Assistant Hatfield Peverel Care Home , Chelmsford CM3 2NZ £12.60 - £13.60 per hour, depending on experience Full Time Days up to 44 hours Working days to include alternate weekends We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any...
Bupa
04 Dec, 2025
Full time
Care Assistant - Nights
Bupa Great Dunmow, Dunmow CM6, UK
Job Description: Care Assistant Croft House Care Home, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1HR CQC rating: GOOD Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 From £12.25 up to £13.25 dependant on experience Nights, 12 hour shifts, alternate weekends We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document...
HC-One
12 Dec, 2025
Care Assistant
HC-One Braintree, UK
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you’ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home. You’ll deliver care that comes from the heart — making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you’re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you’ll always put their wellbeing first. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in...
HC-One
12 Dec, 2025
Care Assistant
HC-One Laindon, Basildon SS15, UK
Please note: We have opportunities for Full time and Part time Nights. 44hrs per week & 22hrs per week. At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you’ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home. You’ll deliver care that comes from the heart — making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you’re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing...
HC-One
10 Dec, 2025
Flex Force Care Assistant
HC-One Essex, UK
At HC-One, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join our Flex Force team.  If you’re looking to earn extra money while gaining valuable experience in the care sector, Flex Force is the perfect solution. With contracted hours and guaranteed set pay each month, you’ll also enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that fit around your family life or other commitments. Shifts will be offered across our care homes in the South Essex area, providing you with a variety of opportunities and flexibility to shape your working week. Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Sunday and may not always be consecutive, including days, nights, and weekends. As a Flex Force Care Assistant, you’ll travel between a cluster of our homes, which is an essential and expected part of the role. Flexibility is key, as it allows you to support the unique needs of each home while still keeping control over your schedule. The homes include Godden Lodge, SS7 3GL,...
Bupa
04 Dec, 2025
Full time
Senior Care Assistant
Bupa Chelmsford, UK
Job Description: Senior Care Assistant The Lawns Care Home, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7JB CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10 £12.40 per hour Permanent contract 4 x 12 hour Day shifts, alternate weekends We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. Not only driving a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, but also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. We'll train you on all aspects of digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we're committed to continually...
Bupa
04 Dec, 2025
Full time
Care Assistant
Bupa Chelmsford, UK
Job Description: Care Assistant The Lawns Care Home, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7JB CQC rating: GOOD Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10 £12.25 up to £13.25 per hour Full time Days. 12 hour shifts to include alternate weekend We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to...
HC-One
02 Dec, 2025
Care Assistant
HC-One South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7, UK
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you’ll have the chance to give something back while helping them live with dignity and purpose. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join our team. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents. This includes personal care such as washing, dressing, hygiene and meals, as well as helping with daily activities in the home. You’ll deliver care that comes from the heart — making sure residents never lose their individuality. Whether you’re supporting someone with limited mobility, offering comfort to a resident who is distressed, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, you’ll always put their wellbeing first. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in...
Penderels Trust
25 Nov, 2025
Part-Time
Female Senior Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust Colchester, Essex, UK
Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved. Job Reference: ESX17255SL1 Contract Type: Permanent Hourly Rate of pay: £12.21 Hours per week: 4 - 5 To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: ESX17255SL1 to your email if submitting via email)   About the Employer A personal assistant is required for a friendly middle aged lady with a brain injury. This position would be for a Tuesday and Thursday each week from around 4pm-6pm. The client is ideally looking for someone with patience and understanding and some prior caring experience. Tasks would include cooking the evening meal and then tidying up, helping with shopping lists and prompting to keep on top of prescriptions. Very occasionally some help answering emails might be needed. Also in the household is the ladies son who has moderate...
HC-One
12 Dec, 2025
Maintenance Operative
HC-One Laindon, Basildon SS15, UK
Please note: This role is for 32hrs per week  HC-One are looking for a Maintenance Operative with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping. You’ll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind. As a Maintenance Operative that will mean making sure our Residents live in a place that’s proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times. You’ll carry out audits and make sure records are kept up to date. And, whether you’re replacing a tap or mixer valve, fitting a new extractor fan, repairing the timber on a bedroom window or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.   Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible...
HC-One
10 Dec, 2025
Home Manager
HC-One Braintree, UK
As a Care Home Manager at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, as a Care Home Manager, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. In this role, you will take responsibility for the well-being of our Residents, including making sure their emotional and social needs are met. You will  lead, motivate, and mentor  your team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the care home. This includes  developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans  for each of our Residents. You will also  monitor work areas and practices  to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies, and legislation. Generally, you will promote our Residents’ independence, choice, dignity, and respect by...
HC-One
09 Dec, 2025
Head Chef
HC-One Laindon, Basildon SS15, UK
  As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It’s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are individuals, each with their own life stories – and by joining HC-One, you’ll have the opportunity to give something meaningful back to them through your care and commitment. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. As Head Chef, you’ll inspire your kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that our Residents will genuinely enjoy. You’ll ensure every dish supports our Residents’ health and wellbeing, considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements. With hygiene and safety always front of mind, you’ll take responsibility for managing the kitchen efficiently — overseeing stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP. You’ll work...
HC-One
09 Dec, 2025
Chef
HC-One Laindon, Basildon SS15, UK
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You You will be an experienced cook with a recognised qualification, holding an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, along with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. With a sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), you’ll be confident in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice. Beyond your technical skills, you’ll bring creativity to menu planning, pride in presenting nutritious and appetising dishes, and a genuine passion for making mealtimes special for our Residents. Above all, you’ll be a...
HC-One
08 Dec, 2025
Assistant Chef
HC-One Braintree, UK
HC -One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. As an Assistant Chef that will mean cooking and...
HC-One
08 Dec, 2025
Registered Nurse
HC-One South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7, UK
What inspired you to become a nurse? Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession that’s always evolving — working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams? Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One – The Kind Care Company – we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued. Whether you’re an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling. It’s a role that reflects the true heart of nursing — combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families. We’re looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.   About You   As a...
Leonard Cheshire
08 Dec, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager Registered Nurse
Leonard Cheshire Colchester CO7 7TR, UK
£21.70 per hour | Full time | Seven Rivers “Leading with passion, making a real difference.” If you’re an experienced  Deputy Manager Registered Nurse  ready to move into your next leadership role and help people with disabilities live independently, we’d love to hear from you. A home with heart As  Deputy Manager Registered Nurse  with  Leonard Cheshire , you will support the Service Manager in running Seven Rivers, a residential home with nursing support in Colchester for up to 29 adults with disabilities You’ll help the home run smoothly, make sure residents get high-quality, person-centred care, and lead a team of nurses and care staff with confidence and care. At Leonard Cheshire, we provide frontline care and support across care homes, nursing homes, and supported living services. Every day, we help over 1,600 people with disabilities live with independence, choice, and dignity. Would you like to join a friendly, values-driven team making a...
HC-One
04 Dec, 2025
Senior Care Assistant
HC-One Laindon, Basildon SS15, UK
Please note: This role is full time 44hrs per week on Nights.   As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.   For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.  You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans.  Leading a team of  Care Assistants , you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and  you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping...
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