Healthcare Assistant - Lewisham

Care Outlook Community; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone provided

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

2-weekly payroll

Mileage paid 40p per mile

Refer a friend £300

Career progression from within

Job summary

Care Outlook Community in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to provide door-to-door personal care and support in clients’ homes. You will build relationships and contribute to meaningful, satisfying work while rotating between full and part-time shifts.

Role involves visiting clients in their own homes, flexible hours, and opportunities to progress within the organisation. Training and NVQ access are available, with mileage reimbursement for travel between visits.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and compassionate approach required.
• Flexibility to work in clients' homes and community settings.
• Ability to observe and communicate patient needs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing).
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and record keeping.
• Build relationships and observe clients to monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Patience

Compassion

Education

Health and Social Care NVQ

Job description

Lewisham

As a healthcare assistant, you will be going from door to door providing personal care, building relationships, and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction.

Full rounds, regular clients, walking rounds so you can enjoy working out in the community.

Benefits of working for us as a Care Assistant

• Rates of pay £13.75 per 1 hour visits (paid contact time only)
• Mileage paid at 40p per mile for drivers
• Earn £300 Refer a friend scheme
• Company issued mobile phone
• Full & Part time hours available
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• 2-weekly payroll
• Access to Health and Social Care NVQ's
• Career Progression from within

Why should I work as a community carer?

• Flexibility and freedom of working in the local community
• Making a difference to peoples lives in their own homes
• Rewarding and fulfilling work
• Able to build a career in social care
• Finish your shift knowing you have improved peoples lives

The Role

• Assisting clients with personal care (Washing, toileting, dressing etc.)
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Observing, monitoring and recording keeping.

The Requirements

• Caring, reliable, patient and compassionate.
• Some flexibility as you will be supporting people in their own homes.
• Working every other weekend.
• Authorised to work in the UK - WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Shifts available for Care Assistants

• 07:00am - 14:00pm
• 14:00pm - 22:00pm
• Alternate Saturday's and Sunday's
• For part time roles - every weekend ( Saturday and Sunday)

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions at present.