Home Instead - Colchester

24/06/2026

Source NHS England:

Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Many of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill or die. When hot weather hits, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know.

Why is a heatwave a problem?
The main risks posed by a heatwave are:

not drinking enough water (dehydration)
overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing
heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Who's most at risk?
A heatwave can affect anyone, but some people are more vulnerable, including:

older people, especially those aged 65 and over
babies and young children aged 5 years and under
people who have serious long-term conditions – such as heart problems, breathing problems, dementia, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, mobility problems, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol addiction
people who live alone and may be unable to care for themselves
people who are on multiple medicines or medicines that may make them more likely to be badly affected by hot weather
people who are already ill and dehydrated (from diarrhoea and vomiting, for example)
people who are homeless, or who work or spend a lot of time outside, particularly if they're physically active, such as runners, cyclists and walkers
people whose jobs involve manual labour
Tips for coping in hot weather
Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.

Cool yourself down. Have cold food and regular cold drinks. Drink extra fluids but avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.

Keep your living space cool. Close windows, curtains and blinds during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees.

Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep, and make sure to check on anyone who is at higher risk from the heat.

24/06/2026

URGENT Weekend Work - Care Professionals Required - Colchester Area (Drivers Only)
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people with a minimum visit of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
Job Description
Are you looking for a role with meaning? If you would like to earn extra income or are available to work weekends, we are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Colchester as a Care Professionals. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.
Qualifications
No qualifications required, full training is provided to achieve the care certificate. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.
Additional information
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay, pension contributions, paid travel and waiting time, a blue light card that offers major retailer discounts, £200 bonus for successful care professional referrals, high street discount vouchers through the Home Instead app, and excellent support.
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact Angela Warner on 01206 848427, or by email [email protected]
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the community in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and references. Drivers essential due to the nature of the role.

24/06/2026

URGENT - Care Professionals Required - Colchester Area (Drivers Only)
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
Job Description
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Colchester as a Care Professionals. As a Care Professionals, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.
Qualifications
No qualifications required, full training is provided to achieve the care certificate. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.
Additional information
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay, pension contributions, paid travel and waiting time, a blue light card that offers major retailer discounts, £200 bonus for successful care professional referrals, high street discount vouchers through the Home Instead app, and excellent support.
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact Angela Warner on 01206 848427, or by email [email protected]
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the community in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and references. Drivers essential due to the nature of the role.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

We were delighted to receive this 5 star testimonial from Gerry Barratt.

Gerry says she found our franchise owner, Julie Price, to be the "perfect boss" and she would recommend others to come to work for us, as well as recommending people to ask us to care for your loved ones."

Everything we do at Home Instead Colchester is focused on improving the lives of our clients, their families and our team of Care Professionals.

We are looking for people with a heart for caring, who would enjoy caring for senior people in the Colchester community.

To find out full details, contact our office and speak to one of our friendly staff by calling: 01206 848427 or contact us via our website: homeinstead.co.uk/colchester

02/06/2026

Caring for a loved one isn’t always easy — and you don’t have to do it alone.

In fact, almost two-thirds of family carers say they wish they had more support.

The early signs that someone needs extra help can be easy to miss.

They are things like skipping meals, struggling to get around, or withdrawing from others. These might seem small at first, but can mean a lot.

When you’re caught up in the day-to-day, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed — and that’s where we come in.

If you're wondering what to do next, we’re here to guide you.

For practical advice on spotting the signs and finding the right support for you and your loved one, give us a call.

02/06/2026

URGENT Weekend Work - Care Professionals Required - Colchester Area (Drivers Only)

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people with a minimum visit of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Are you looking for a role with meaning? If you would like to earn extra income or are available to work weekends, we are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Colchester as a Care Professionals. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

Qualifications

No qualifications required, full training is provided to achieve the care certificate. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Additional information

As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay, pension contributions, paid travel and waiting time, a blue light card that offers major retailer discounts, £200 bonus for successful care professional referrals, high street discount vouchers through the Home Instead app, and excellent support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact Angela Warner on 01206 848427, or by email [email protected]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the community in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and references. Drivers essential due to the nature of the role.

02/06/2026

URGENT - Care Professionals Required - Colchester Area (Drivers Only)

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Colchester as a Care Professionals. As a Care Professionals, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

Qualifications

No qualifications required, full training is provided to achieve the care certificate. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Additional information

As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay, pension contributions, paid travel and waiting time, a blue light card that offers major retailer discounts, £200 bonus for successful care professional referrals, high street discount vouchers through the Home Instead app, and excellent support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact Angela Warner on 01206 848427, or by email [email protected]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the community in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and references. Drivers essential due to the nature of the role.

01/06/2026

We are pleased announce that our Care Professional Lisa is holding an art exhibition at Wyatts Artworks, 128 Coast Road, West Mersea from 6th-7th June. Lisa's art work will include drawings of her much loved clients, please attend to see Lisa's artwork, free admission