Posted 02 October 2026Aveley Lodge Care Home

Job details

  • Salary£12.71 per hour rising to £13.21 after probationary period
  • RoleCarer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationColchester, Essex
  • Job Referencecarehomes.co.uk.careassistant

Job Summary

Hours: 36 or 42 hours per week

Shift patterns involved: 8am - 8pm and 8pm – 8am (to provide care 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year)

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour rising to £13.21 per hour on completion of 3 months probationary period.

Duties & Responsibilities: To assist residents with all aspects of personal care including to rise, wash and dress. To assist with toileting, bathing and feeding. To assist with minor domestic duties such as washing, ironing and cleaning.  Complete regular checks on residents. To complete all mandatory paperwork regarding residents.

All our job roles have the following benefits:

  • Paid overtime at time and half. Christmas and New Year double time
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave per year
  • £30 petrol allowance per month
  • Full support and regular supervisions
  • Access to Blue Light Discount Card (Online & in-store)
  • Additional annual leave after two years with the company.
  • Full induction given.
  • Substantial training starting with the Care Certificate.
  • Company’s commitment to your personal development

Skills / Qualifications

  • Fully registered online DBS
  • minimum one year’s care experience in the UK desirable.
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