Care Assistant / Support Worker - London

Special People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate support agency in Greater London is seeking Care Assistants to provide personal care and support with daily living tasks. The role includes assisting with hydration, nutrition, and medication, while ensuring social inclusion in the community. Candidates should have good communication skills and a kind, compassionate approach. This position offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and varied shifts across London. A full UK driving license is desirable.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Full training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• A kind, compassionate and calm approach.
• Ability to support active days in the community; some packages involve extended walking.
• Right to work in the UK; willingness to complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Hydration support and nutrition / meal preparation.
• Medication support as trained and delegated.
• Social inclusion and community participation.
• Accurate recordkeeping and incident reporting.
• Follow infection control and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

Care Assistant / Support Worker - London

As a Care & Support Worker, youll help our team grow, support our colleagues, and make a real difference every day. If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and want to be part of a supportive, growing business that makes a real difference to our clients, this is where you belong.

Locations

Across London boroughs

Shifts

Days, long days, nights, weekends (rota dependent)

Pay / Rate

13.85 15.00 per hour (varies by assignment and experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Hydration support and nutrition / meal preparation.
• Medication support (as trained and delegated).
• Social inclusion and community participation (e.g., outings, events, restaurants).
• Accurate recordkeeping, handovers, and incident reporting.
• Follow infection prevention / control and safeguarding procedures; escape concerns promptly.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rate.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a friendly, committed leadership team.
• Professional development and industryleading training.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme.

Requirements

• A kind, compassionate and calm approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable) and willingness to travel between visits.
• Ability to support active days in the community; some packages involve extended walking.
• Right to work in the UK; willingness to complete mandatory training.

All offers are subject to Enhanced DBS checking and satisfactory references in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Special People Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Where a client's dignity requires samesex personal care, we apply a genuine occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9(1)).