Extra Care Assistant

Halescare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Basildon is looking for an Extra Care Assistant to join their established team. The role involves assisting with personal care tasks, medication support, and meal preparation. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. This position offers flexible hours, a competitive rate of £12.21 per hour, and various perks including a bonus scheme, career advancement opportunities, and well-being support.

Benefits

Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus

Early Pay access

FREE Blue Light Card

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Smart tech for logging visits

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required as full paid training will be provided.
• Passionate about helping others.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care tasks including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Supporting with medication management.
• Preparing nutritious meals and helping with shopping.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliability

Dedication to high quality care

Job description

# Extra Care Assistant## Job IntroductionWe are looking for Care Assistants to join our established team providing on-site support within an extra care setting at Poplar House, Basildon.**Hours available:*** 7am - 2pm* 2pm - 10pm* Alternating weekends**Working as a Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer duties will include:*** Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)* Supporting with medication* Preparing nutritious meals* Helping with shopping and light household tasks* Providing companionship and emotional supportNo previous care experience is required as full PAID training and induction will be provided throughout your career with Hales Homecare.If you are passionate about helping others, a team player with good communication skills who is reliable, honest and dedicated to delivering high quality care then we would love to have a chat with you about this role!Care Worker Perks and benefits:* Up to £517 Refer a Friend bonus for you and your friend* Early Pay access with Hastee* FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers* 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* Well-being support – therapy sessions, 24/7 helpline, health app* Pension scheme and paid holidays* Free uniform and PPE* Career advancement including fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships* Paid induction and ongoing training and development* Flexible and guaranteed hours – full or part time, mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your lifestyle* Smart tech – mobile app for logging visits and care updates**PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship at this time.**If you are an experienced Care Worker / Care Assistant / Carer looking to work in a supportive team environment or ready to start your career in care, our Recruiters would love to talk to you.Please note the 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.**The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Extra Care Assistant* **Salary** £12.21 per hour* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** halesgroup/TP/918/639* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 31 December, 2025* **Job Category** Visitor Services* **Business Unit** Operations* **Location** Rectory Road Basildon, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 10 December, 2025