Care assistant

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Care assistant

Location: London

Salary: £13.50 - £15 per hour, guaranteed hours

Availability: Full time, part time and weekend options

Want to join a CQC OUTSTANDING care team? If you’re passionate about providing the very best home care, we think there’s nowhere better than The Good Care Group.

Working as a domiciliary care assistant on a guaranteed hours contract, you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you support. You'll provide hourly care and companionship at a time when people need it the most and all in the comfort of their own home. This isn’t just work. It’s life-changing work.

We’re looking for reliable, experienced carers with a variety of availability across the week and weekends. Our clients are based in Wembley, Ealing, Cricklewood, Brent Cross, Hendon, Harrow, Barnet, Willesden, and Acton.

Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK; we cannot assist with sponsorship or visa requests. If you have experience as a domiciliary carer, healthcare assistant, or have worked in a care home or hospital, we’d love to speak with you about joining our visiting care team.

Why work with us?

• Guaranteed hour contracts at 10 - 30 hours per week
• Excellent pay rates above London living wage
• Annual salary review
• Paid travel time between calls, plus travel expenses
• Minimum of 1-hour visits; no 15 or 30-minute calls
• Ongoing training including care certificate, Level 2 & 3 Diplomas, advanced courses, and extensive learning programs
• 24/7 on-call support
• Funded Blue Light Card
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• All clients accessible by public transport; travel costs covered between calls
• Holiday pay and pension scheme

About the role:

You will visit clients in their homes as a domiciliary carer, with a minimum call time of 1 hour. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting clients with personal care
• Managing continence
• Administering medication
• Light housework
• Preparing healthy meals
• Accompanying clients to appointments and social outings
• Supporting hobbies and interests
• Providing specialised care for conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes, and end-of-life care

Candidate requirements:

• At least 6 months’ professional care experience
• Household management skills
• Ability to work effectively within allocated time
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• IT skills for using computers and online systems

If you’re friendly and motivated to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Please note that successful applicants will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for roles involving unsupervised work with vulnerable groups.