Care Assistant - Wanstead (flexible hours) £13.50 - £14.50 hourly rate

Home Instead; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking Care Assistants in Greater London to provide support and companionship to clients. Flexibility is key, with shifts available during weekdays and weekends. Compassionate individuals without formal care qualifications are encouraged to apply, as full training will be provided. The role revolves around enhancing clients' quality of life and requires strong communication and listening skills.

Benefits

Award winning training

Flexible shifts

Health cash plan

Double pay on bank holidays

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to clients' homes.
• Will undergo a full DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Reflect core values of the company.
• Contribute to a positive living environment.
• Document daily activities and report significant changes.
• Maintain regular communication with line manager.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

Listening skills

Reliability

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Care Assistant - Wanstead (flexible hours) £13.50 - £14.50 hourly rate, Greater London

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12.08.2025

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Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients in London Borough of Redbridge.Every one of our clientsis unique and special, the joy and comfort our clientsreceive from one of our Care Professionals visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.

As our clientslive in their own homes, they need care visits that work around their lifestyle, we do not offer 24/7 care and generally calls are carried out between 7.30am and 10pm, as such can offer our Care Professionalsa wide range of shifts to meet their needs too!

You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become a Care Professionalas we will provide you with our award-winning training. We have Care Professionals working for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work. The only thing you need to apply is a warm and compassionate nature, a people-orientated personality, a willingness to learn and live local in London Borough of Redbridgewith spare time on weekdays and weekends (minimum of an hour).

Home Instead offers great rates of pay and the support of a friendly and professional office team. All you need is a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and to be comfortable with spending time in the company of others.

As well as gaining fulfilment for yourself, you will be really helping to reduce periods of loneliness and making a huge difference, your visits are so important to our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff
• Apassion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build professional relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
• Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
• You must be reliable, trustworthy and an excellent time keeper
• Live within London Borough of Redbridge

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to clientshomes
• You will be required to undergo a full DBS check

Additional Information

• Award winning training
• £13.50 an hour and after 8pm, £14.50. Enhancement rate for cover visits.
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Mileage contribution
• Flexible shifts
• Health cash plan
• Full learning and development programme
• Rewards scheme and employee support line

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure checks.