HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - DRIVER, Brentwood

Location: Brentwood, CM13
Position: Permanent Contract
Salary: £29,250.00 per annum

Job Description

The role

You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients in their own homes—supporting independence, dignity, privacy and wellbeing. You’ll follow care plans and risk assessments, record visits accurately, and escalate concerns quickly and appropriately.


What you’ll do

· Personal care: washing, dressing, continence care, oral/skin/hair care, mobility support.

· Support with meals, hydration and light domestic tasks (as per care plan).

· Medication support at the agreed level, following MAR sheets and guidance.

· Companionship and support with community access (appointments, shopping, social activities where required).

· Accurate record keeping and timely reporting of changes/concerns to the office or out-of-hours team.

· Work safely (PPE, infection prevention, manual handling) and follow policies/procedures at all times.

· Attend training, supervisions and team meetings.


Hours

Flexible, depending on the needs of the business minimum of 39 hours per week (rota-based incl. evenings/weekends)


Benefits

· Workplace pension

· Online GP access (remote appointments/support)

· Company events

· Performance-based end-of-year gifts (recognising great work)

· Company sponsored training

· Clear progression routes



What we’re looking for

· Caring, reliable and professional—committed to dignity and person-centred care.

· Confident communicator who can follow care plans and escalate concerns promptly.

· Willing to complete required training and maintain high standards of confidentiality (GDPR).

· Previous care experience helpful but not essential—attitude and values matter most.

· Full UK driving licence + access to a vehicle (with appropriate insurance for work use).


Compliance

Employment is subject to right-to-work checks, satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS.