Home Care Assistant (weekday time slots)

Gracious Care (Holdings) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression

Training provided

Travel time paid

Ongoing training

Field-based support

Bank holiday pay

Job summary

Gracious Care (Holdings) Limited is seeking compassionate care workers to join our team in Orpington, Bromley and Beckenham. You will support vulnerable adults with daily living tasks in their homes and communities, delivering high-quality care with empathy and reliability.

Your role includes personal care, meal prep and medication support, with paid shadowing, comprehensive training and ongoing supervision to help you complete the Care Certificate.

Qualifications

• Kind, dependable individuals who genuinely care about improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults.
• Must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of Orpington or Beckenham and be fully committed to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, medication support and companionship in the community.
• Receive comprehensive training, paid shadowing and ongoing support while completing the Care Certificate.

Job description

Gracious Care is a leading provider of private Care in the Bromley and Beckenham areas. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our growing team providing a high-quality and much-needed service to vulnerable people in Orpington, Bromley and Beckenham areas

We understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why we offer flexible working. Tell us the hours you can manage and we’ll do our best to match them. We offer full-time, part-time and guaranteed hour contracts, with opportunities for day shifts, evening and weekend work, night shifts and live-in care.

We work in the community, providing essential support with everyday tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, medication support and companionship. You’ll receive comprehensive training, paid shadowing and ongoing support while completing the Care Certificate, ensuring you feel confident and valued in your role.

What we’re looking for:

Kind, dependable individuals who genuinely care about improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults. You must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of Orpington or Beckenham and be fully committed to delivering high-quality care.

What are we offering in return:

• Tax-free mileage at 25p per mile
• 4 weeks paid annual leave pro rata
• Company pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £50)
• Career progression with funded qualifications (L2–L5)
• Comprehensive and ongoing training, supportive team and smart technology making your job easier
• Travel time paid separately
• Ongoing training
• Regular field-based support
• Bank holiday rates enhanced

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who live in BR3 (Beckenham, West Wickham and BR5 (St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Petts Wood) and BR6 (Orpington, Locksbottom, Farnborough, Chelsfield and surrounding areas).

Gracious Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken for all applicants in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Work Location: In person

We do not offer any sponsorship