Care Assistant

Walfinch East Barnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bank Holiday double pay

Triple pay on Christmas/Boxing Day/NY

Paid mileage

Paid travel time

14 days paid annual leave

Free DBS, Uniform and PPE

Local office and on-call support

Full training and career progression

Ongoing support from management

Job summary

Walfinch East Barnet is seeking compassionate part-time care assistants to provide high-quality in-home support. You will help with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, medication prompting, and social activities to improve well-being.

We offer excellent benefits including hourly pay from £12.50, double pay on Bank Holidays, and triple pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s, plus paid mileage, travel time, and 14 days leave pro rata for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and own car.
• Good communication skills.
• Genuine passion for helping others and making a difference.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care with dignity and comfort.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation to support independence.
• Help with light household tasks and maintain a safe living environment.
• Safely administer or prompt medication as per care plans.
• Offer companionship and engage in meaningful activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Good communication

Compassionate care

Job description

Job Description

Are you seeking a truly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives? Walfinch East Barnet is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Part-time Care Assistant.

As a valued Care Assistant, you will provide essential, high-quality support to individuals in their homes, empowering them to live fulfilling and independent lives within our community. This role goes beyond tasks; it's about building connections and fostering well-being.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Supporting with meal preparation and nutrition, from planning to serving, fostering independence.
• Assisting with light household duties, maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Safely administering or prompting medication, adhering to individual care plans.
• Offering genuine companionship, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
• Facilitating participation in social activities, promoting engagement and well-being.
• Providing support with pet care, acknowledging the bond between individuals and their companions.
• Accompanying individuals to appointments, ensuring timely and comfortable attendance.
• Assisting with shopping and errands, supporting daily living needs.

About The Role

We are looking for hard-working, positive, and proactive individuals and in return we will offer you:

- Very competitive hourly rates starting from £12.50 per hour.

- Double pay for Bank Holidays and Triple pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's.

- Paid mileage

- Paid travel time

- 14 days paid annual leave (pro rata) for Part-time employment.

- Free DBS, Uniform and PPE.

- Local office and on-call support 7 days a week.

- Full training provided on induction and throughout your career with us.

- Opportunities for career progression with us.

- Ongoing recognition and support by the management team.

What we need from you:

- Have a valid Driving Licence and own a car

. Good communication skills.

- Genuine passion for helping others and wanting to make a positive difference.

- Stay calm under pressure

- The right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent