Care Professional/Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services is seeking a Care professional in Kensington and Chelsea. The role involves providing companionship, personal care, and support to clients in their homes. No prior experience is necessary, but candidates must have a passion for helping others and be reliable. The position offers flexible working hours, a competitive pay rate ranging from £12.85 to £14.20, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Travel expenses between clients

Full learning and development programs

Rewards scheme

Employee support line

Social events

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding service.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Able to provide availability including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Support clients with personal care and medications.
• Encourage daily exercise.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care assistance

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of two hours, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalized support.

Job details

Morning, Evening, Weekdays, and Weekends (Flexible working hours)

Are you looking for a new, exciting career in 2025

We are looking for a Care professional, with a compassionate heart who wants to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients to join our team in Kensington and Chelsea. As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where our clients can live as independently as possible in their own homes with your support.

Responsibilities

• Companionship
• Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
• Meal preparation and light housework
• Building strong professional relationships
• Assistance with personal care and taking medications
• Daily exercise

What does being a Caregiver involve?

• Minimum 2-hour visits
• Shadowing before care starts with trained care professional
• Introductions to all new clients
• Caregivers matched clients based on hobbies and interests.
• Visiting the same clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build meaningful relationships

Caregiver benefits

• Award-winning training
• Pay rates Min £12.85 up to £14.20
• Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates
• Travel expenses paid between clients
• Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications)
• Rewards scheme and Employee support line
• Care assistant social events
• Home Instead Benefits
• Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £100
• Blue light card discount

Qualifications

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. You will need to have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful and be able to provide availability which may include alternate weekends. You will need to enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable in spending time in the company of others

Additional information

If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Click apply to complete your application or call us on 0207 938 4111 to learn more