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Care Assistant

Dagenham, England, United Kingdom Full-time

£14.8–15.5 per hour

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Posted 22 Oct 2026 · Other

Job description

Job Description 🌟 What Else You’ll Help With 🤝 Companionship – conversations, activities, outings 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration 🍲 Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs 🏡 Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying 🚶 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 📝 Documentation – accurate record keeping 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families Qualifications 🦸 What 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 🗣️ Strong communication skills 🧩 Problem-solving abilities ✅ The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can’t apply yet) Additional Information 🎁 What 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 Pension scheme Benefits & Well-being platform 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-face Career progression opportunities Access to our in-house app The backing of the largest care company in the UK No experience required 🚀 Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Company Description 🌟 Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact. 🌟 Care Assistant Opportunities – Essex & East London We are recruiting Care Assistants across Essex and East London, including, but not limited to: 📍 Where You’ll Be Supporting Becontree Chadwell Heath Heath Mayesbrook Parsloes Valence Whalebone 💷 Pay Rates Monday to Friday: £14.80 per hour Saturday: £14.95 per hour Sunday: £15.15 per hour 🕒 Available Shifts – Seven Days a Week Day shifts: 06:00/07:00–14:00 Evening shifts: 14:00–22:00/23:00 ✨ Guaranteed hours are available for the right candidates, giving you the security of regular work. Why Join MiHomecare? At MiHomecare, no two days are the same. Each shift brings fresh challenges, rewarding moments and the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. Whether you’re helping someone begin their day with dignity or providing comfort and reassurance in the evening, your care truly matters. We see extraordinary achievements every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As part of the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, embracing innovative technology and driving positive change. Our size and success mean we can offer you a world of career opportunities, choice and security. 💙 What You’ll Be Doing As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that place dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming Assisting with the preparation and administration of medication Supporting mobility and the safe use of aids and equipment Preparing meals and snacks and providing mealtime support Carrying out light domestic duties, including laundry, making beds and light cleaning Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships If you’re compassionate, reliable and ready to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. 💙 Apply today and start making a real impact with MiHomecare.
Pay, skills & work eligibility

Compensation

£14.8–15.5 per hour

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Original posting compensation: min 14.8; max 15.5; currency GBP; period HOURLY.

Location, eligibility & working hours

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Dagenham, England, United Kingdom
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Work authorization wording
✅ The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future can’t apply yet)

Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.

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  • Dagenham, England, United Kingdom

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