Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks a Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and companionship. The ideal candidate will possess compassion, reliability, and good communication skills. Full, paid training is offered, ensuring a rewarding career with opportunities for growth. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Full paid training

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Death in Service payment

Pension scheme

Access to wellbeing & benefits platform

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Cycle-to-Work programme

Qualifications

• Genuine compassion for clients is essential.
• Must be reliable and caring.
• Willingness to learn and adapt is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Provide medication support and meal preparation.
• Help with shopping and practical daily tasks.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Genuine compassion and respect for others

Reliability and a caring nature

Willingness to learn new skills

Good communication and teamwork

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you’ll help clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, incontinence support)
• Medication support
• Meal preparation and assistance
• Shopping and practical daily tasks
• Light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, tidying)
• Companionship and emotional support

You’ll follow personalised care plans designed to promote dignity, wellbeing, and independence.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!)

• Genuine compassion and respect for others
• Reliability and a caring nature
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Good communication and teamwork
• The right to work in the UK

Full, paid training is provided, along with ongoing support to help you grow.

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Full paid training & continuous development
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Death in Service payment
• Pension scheme
• Access to wellbeing & benefits platform
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Cycle-to-Work programme

Be part of the UK’s largest home care provider

We offer the stability, career progression, and support only a national care group can provide.

Ready to Start Your Journey With Us?

If you're ready for a career that’s as rewarding as it is inspiring, apply today and help us deliver outstanding care to our community.

Guardian Homecare is an equal opportunities employer.