Bengali speaking Community Support Worker

City & County Healthcare Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Ongoing support

Career progression

Refer-a-friend £300 referral bonus

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension scheme

28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

In-house app to support your working?

Job summary

MiHomecare, part of City & County Healthcare Group, is recruiting male and female Community Support Workers who speak Bengali to support people in their own homes across Bethnal Green and surrounding areas in London. No prior care experience is required, and paid training plus ongoing support are provided.

You’ll follow individual care plans, assist with personal care, meals, mobility and companionship, while maintaining wellbeing records and collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Must communicate effectively in spoken Bengali.
• Caring, dependable and respectful of others' choices.
• Comfortable providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Regular availability for the care packages.
• Able to travel between clients’ homes within the local community.
• Have the existing right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans and help maintain independence.
• Personal care including washing, bathing, dressing, toileting.
• Medication reminders and assistance.
• Meals and drinks support.
• Mobility assistance with safe movement.
• Household tasks: shopping, laundry, light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and build trusting relationships.
• Support community activities and outings per care plan.
• Record wellbeing and care notes.

Skills

Spoken Bengali

Communication skills

Job description

Posted 2026-10-21

Reference

REF15009D

Location

MiHomecare | Bethnal Green and surrounding E1 & E2 areas

A people person? Get paid to make someone’s day.

A friendly conversation. A familiar face. A helping hand that gives someone the confidence to do more for themselves.

At MiHomecare, part of City & County Healthcare Group, we’re recruiting male and female Community Support Workers who speak Bengali to support people in their own homes.

Whether you already work in care or are looking for a fresh start, bring your kindness and people skills—we’ll help you build the confidence and knowledge to succeed.

Help people stay independent in the place they call home

Community care means getting to know people, understanding their routines and supporting their choices. From helping someone get ready for the day to preparing a meal or offering reassurance, your work will make a difference they can feel.

For these vacancies, effective spoken Bengali is essential to meet the communication needs of the people you’ll support. You’ll use it to understand their wishes, explain their care and help them feel heard.

We welcome applications from people of all genders and backgrounds who meet the role’s requirements.

Where you’ll work

You’ll support people in their own homes across Bethnal Green, Shadwell, Tower Hill, Wapping and Haggerston.

No driving licence or vehicle is required, but you must be able to travel reliably between clients’ homes.

• Monday–Friday: £14.80 per hour
• Saturday: £14.95 per hour
• Sunday: £15.15 per hour

We have weekday and weekend opportunities, including daytime, evening and bedtime visits. Current care requirements include coverage around:

• Weekdays: 8am–8pm.
• Other daytime packages: 8am–6pm.

Shift patterns vary around these hours, depending on the care packages available. We’ll discuss your availability and suitable working patterns during recruitment.

Job Description

What you’ll do

You’ll follow individual care plans, helping people maintain their independence while providing support where they need it.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal care: respectful support with washing, bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Medication support: reminders and assistance in line with your training and each person’s care plan.
• Meals and drinks: preparing food and providing mealtime support where needed.
• Mobility: helping people move safely, using equipment as trained.
• Everyday tasks: shopping, laundry and light housework.
• Companionship: listening, chatting and building trusting relationships.
• Community connections: supporting activities and outings where included in the care plan.
• Wellbeing and records: recognising changes, reporting concerns and keeping accurate care notes.

Some visits involve working alongside another carer to provide the support a person needs.

Qualifications

You don’t need previous care experience. We provide paid training and ongoing support.

We’re looking for people who:

• Can communicate effectively in spoken Bengali.
• Are caring, dependable and respectful of other people’s choices.
• Are comfortable providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity.
• Have good listening and communication skills.
• Can offer regular availability for the care packages they support.
• Can travel between clients’ homes within the local community.
• Are willing to learn and work closely with colleagues.
• Have the existing right to work in the UK.

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions.

Additional Information

What you’ll receive

• Paid training and induction, with ongoing support as you settle into your role.
• Funded qualification opportunities, including Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care.
• Career progression opportunities across the wider CCH Group.
• Refer-a-friend scheme—earn £300 per eligible referral, subject to scheme terms.
• Blue Light Card eligibility, giving you access to discounts across a range of retailers.
• Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
• Pension scheme and Death in Service payment.
• Access to our benefits and wellbeing platform.
• 28 days’ annual leave, pro rata.
• Access to our in-house app to support your working day.
• Higher Saturday and Sunday hourly rates, as shown above.

Ready to turn your people skills into a rewarding career?

Help someone feel more confident, connected and independent—and finish your day knowing your work mattered.

MiHomecare is an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during recruitment.