Care Assistant

London Care Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay premium

Flexible hours

Travel time paid

Training provided

Refer-a-friend £300

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

London Care Limited in Raynes Park, London, is recruiting Care Assistants to support people to live safely and independently in their own homes. We offer flexible full-time and part-time shifts across weekdays and weekends, with travel time paid between client visits and a variety of neighbourhoods in Merton, Wimbledon, and surrounding postal districts.

No prior care experience is required as we provide fully paid training and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• You don’t need any previous social care experience to apply.
• Fully paid training and ongoing support provided.
• The existing right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified, person-centred support with daily living tasks.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing and continence care.
• Support clients with medications and meal preparation.
• Assist with shopping and light household tasks.
• Support clients to attend appointments and stay connected with their local community.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes in wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication skills

Flexible

Job description

Care Assistants – Join Our Raynes Park Team

Location: Raynes Park, London
Contract: Full-time and part-time positions available

At London Care, part of City & County Healthcare Group, every day is different. Each shift gives you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference to our clients’ lives—and to your career.

We are currently recruiting compassionate and dependable Care Assistants to join our friendly Raynes Park team, supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes.

With flexible weekday and weekend shifts available, this could be the perfect opportunity whether you’re beginning a new career, returning to work or looking for a rewarding role that fits around your lifestyle.

We have opportunities available across:

• Merton
• Wimbledon
• CR4, SM4, SW18, SW19 and SW20

As this is a London-based community care role, you do not need to drive or have access to a vehicle.

• Monday to Friday: £15.15 per hour
• Saturday: £15.35 per hour
• Sunday: £15.65 per hour

You will be paid hourly, including your travel time between client visits.

Our services operate seven days a week, with flexible full-time and part-time shifts available across weekdays and weekends.

Shift times may vary depending on the needs of our clients, but typical patterns include:

• Morning and daytime shift: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm
• Afternoon and evening shift: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Long‑day option: You may have the option to combine the daytime and evening shifts if you would prefer to work a longer day.

Shifts can be worked separately, so you don’t have to commit to a full day. We’ll discuss your availability and preferred working pattern with you during the recruitment process.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our Care Assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients.

You’ll follow individual care plans and provide high-quality, person‑centred support, helping clients to live safer, happier and more independent lives in their own homes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing dignified support with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care
• Supporting clients with their medication
• Preparing meals and providing support at mealtimes
• Assisting with shopping and light household tasks
• Supporting clients to attend appointments and access their local community
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Monitoring clients’ wellbeing and reporting any changes
• Maintaining accurate records of the care and support provided
• Working closely with families, colleagues and healthcare professionals

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any previous social care experience to apply. We provide fully paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role.

We’re more interested in your compassion, reliability and ability to care. You’ll also need:

• A kind, respectful and caring nature
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Good communication and listening skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Resilience and a willingness to learn
• The existing right to work in the UK

If you’re kind-hearted, dependable and ready to make every day a little brighter, you already have what it takes to become a fantastic Care Assistant.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

What you’ll get

As a Care Assistant with London Care, you’ll receive:

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• 28 days’ annual leave, pro rata
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Local work with paid travel time between client visits
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Fully paid online and face‑to‑face training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme—earn £300 for every successful referral
• Blue Light Card eligibility, giving you exclusive discounts with leading brands
• Access to our in‑house app
• No previous care experience necessary
• The opportunity to work for one of the UK’s largest care providers

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people.

We’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology and driving positive change. As one of the UK’s largest care providers, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security.

City & County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.