Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Helping Hands, a leading provider in home care, is seeking Care Assistants to support individuals in maintaining their independence. This role involves various responsibilities, including personal care and companionship, while offering flexible shift patterns. Join a supportive team that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth along with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls

Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday

Earn up to £100 for referring a friend

Access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Adaptable and kind-hearted individuals.
• No previous social care experience required.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and supporting with personal care.
• Assisting with mobility and overseeing medication.
• Helping with household chores and running errands.

Skills

Adaptability

Kind-heartedness

Customer focus

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Location: Kensington & Chelsea

Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to help others to join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required. What we do need is the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas.

If you’re seeking a flexible job, various shift patterns are available, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment provides access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognized qualifications, including your Care Certificate and NVQs. We support career progression!
• FREE Blue Light Card – a national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay review

As a Care Assistant, you should be adaptable, kind-hearted, and customer-focused. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care (showering, bathing, toileting)
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with household chores like cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands such as grocery shopping or prescription pickups