Full Time/Part Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- *Drivers Only

Home Instead; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-medical care provider in London is seeking a Care Assistant. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and daily tasks like meal preparation. The position offers full-time guaranteed contracts with competitive pay, industry-leading training, and opportunities for personal development. Flexible shifts are available, and candidates must have a driving license. Join a supportive community focused on delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Paid Holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Available to work alternate weekends.
• Experience in the care sector preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with everyday tasks, including meal preparation.
• Support clients with personal care activities.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Meal preparation

Driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant responsibilities: Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1-hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high-quality, person-focused care. Duties can include:

1. Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
2. Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
3. Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping
4. Personal care - supporting clients with essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications: Full-time (40 hours per week) - 07:30 to 14:30 then 16:30 until 22:00 including alternate weekends. Guaranteed full-time contracts. Our shift pattern guarantees two weekends off a month.

Additional Information: Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly, like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01634557070 to learn more.

Salary: £12.00-13.00 per hour

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Recent Post: 16 hours ago

Why just work when You Can Care?

Requirements: Full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential to support clients fully, and you must be available to work alternate weekends. Guaranteed hours contract. Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With visits of one hour or more, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

• 5 Employer Awards
• Rated No.1 in the Elite top 100 Franchises 2020
• Franchise of the Year Gold Winner in the British Franchise Awards

We can offer you:

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £12 to £13 per hour, double pay for bank holidays
• Paid Mileage (40p/mile)
• Paid Holiday
• Guaranteed hours contracts (evening & alternate weekend availability essential)
• Refer a friend bonus - earn when you refer a friend
• Hundreds of online & in-store discounts
• Paid face-to-face training + online learning and development program
• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
• No uniforms required
• DBS fully refunded
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Matching clients based on interests and hobbies
• Minimum visits of one hour
• A variety of shifts available
• Blue Light discount card and exclusive discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5