Benefits
Travel benefits
We offer generous mileage rates at 35p a mile, and paid travel time if you drive, as well as discounted bus fares.
Free equipment
When you join our team, we’ll make sure you are fully equipped. We supply you with a React Home Care uniform and a mobile phone on your first day with us.
investing in you
We’ll help you develop your skills and career. All onboarding training and is paid for, as well as any DBS checks. You’ll have access to extensive and ongoing training and regular support to support your career journey.
Excellent pay
At React Home Care we value your time. You’ll always be paid for travel time as part of your shift, earn above living wage starting at £11.50 depending on location, with a bonus plan including a £350 joining bonus, and enhancements for weekend work and public holidays.
Health and wellbeing
We care for the people who care. As part of our team, you’ll have access to occupational health support, alongside our award-winning health and wellbeing programme which enables you to receive a wide range of support and employee benefits.
Guaranteed contract hours
We want our employees to feel secure in their roles and have access to earned benefits for the hours you work, whether that’s full-time or part-time. Alongside secure contracts for all our colleagues, we work with you to ensure you have flexible working arrangements.
You Care, We Provide
You’ll get 30 days annual leave including bank holidays as well as access to a company pension. Once you have worked for us for 12 months, you’ll qualify for our Profit Share Plan where you’ll receive a share of the overarching profit of the whole organisation (Provide Community Group). Every colleague is awarded the same amount regardless of position, salary or hours worked.
- Contracted hours
- £350 joining bonus
- Mileage paid at 35p/mile for travel between appointments
- All training and onboarding provided, including DBS checks
- Career progression support
- Uniform and work mobile phone provided
- Flexible hours
- Pay – above living wage with enhancements for weekend work and bank holidays
- 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Access to occupational health support
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Employee assistance programme
(financial advice, counselling, etc.) - Access to profit share: Employees who have been with the organisation for a year or more receive a proportionate share of the overall profit, with everyone getting an equal amount regardless of their position.
- Discounted bus fares
- Pay reviewed annually
- £350 refer a friend scheme
Community Care Assistants
Whether you’re looking to start your career, return to the workplace or taking the next step in your career, we’re here to support your ambitions.
We are looking to recruit compassionate Community Care Assistants in full and part-time roles to increase the size of our existing team. We seek out individuals who are eager to assist others and who are aligned with our values of care and compassion. In return, we support our team with personal and professional development and an industry-leading package of benefits.
Care Assistant’s main duties will be based around the needs and requirements of our service users in their homes, assisting them in a variety of tasks, supporting independent living, and being a trusted companion and a friendly face. No day is the same and it’s a highly rewarding role that makes a difference to the community.
We invest in you, so you can make that difference.
Here’s what some of our colleagueshave to say about life at React Homecare (2022 survey) .
Of our team feel empowered to do their job well.
Of employees from all backgrounds and identities feel valued.
Of employees intend to be working with us in 12 months time.
Provide Community is an employee-owned social enterprise. For just £1 you can join 99.6% of our colleagues who share employee ownership. You’ll have the opportunity to vote on business decisions, have a voice at Board level and nominate causes you care about for donations and match funding. You can read more about how we transform lives in the communities we serve in our 2022 Social Impact Report here.
React Home Care is part of the multi-award-winning Provide Group. Find out more about life as a colleague in our 2021/22 Annual report here.
Life at React Homecare
Our Community Care assistants are caring, compassionate and skilled in enabling through care and support, making them highly valued members of our team.
Independence is increasingly important to our aging population and as a Community Care Assistant, you will be providing a service that enables service users to live in the comfort of their own home.
At React you really can make a difference, improving health and wellbeing and reducing social isolation.
The care you provide will often enable people to live independently, recover from illness or surgery and enjoy company or a trip out. As a Community Care Assistant you’ll build important relationships with our service users to align the support and care you provide with their needs and requirements. The work you do makes a difference every day.
No day is the same working as a Community Care Assistant as our service users have a wide range of needs and requirements. As well as important personal care, you may be preparing a meal, helping with household tasks or taking a trip out for shopping and lunch. Our aim is to make people’s lives better and achieve positive outcomes for our clients and their families.
At REACT we understand that while you care for others, it’s our job to invest in you, your wellbeing and professional development.
Here’s what some of our employees have said:
FAQ's
If you’re still wondering if a career in care is for you – try taking this quiz on the Government website or feel free to email us with any other questions you may have about working in care.
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We consider applicants from all backgrounds and skill levels, we look forward to hearing from you.
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