Care Professional/Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the Greater London area is seeking compassionate Caregivers to provide support to older adults in their own homes. Ideal candidates will enjoy building relationships and have a positive attitude. Offering flexible working hours, the role entails companionship, assisting with personal care, and engaging clients in daily activities. Competitive pay rates range from £12.85 to £14.20 per hour, along with holiday pay and other benefits. Join our team and help make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Holiday pay

Travel expenses

Rewards scheme

Employee support line

Discount benefits

Qualifications

• No experience or specific qualifications required, but a passion for supporting others is necessary.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Availability to work, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and accompany clients to appointments.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housework.
• Support daily personal care and exercise.

Skills

Compassionate heart

Ability to build professional relationships

Trustworthiness

Job description

Company Description

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

Job Description

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 heartwho wants to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients to join our team inKensingtonand Chelsea.As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where ourclients can live as independently as possible in their own homeswith your support.

Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship
• Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
• Meal preparation and light housework
• Buildingstrong 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 buildmeaningful 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 assistantsocial 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 Insteadare 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