Personal Assistant / Care Companion

Barnet Homes; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Personal Assistant/Care Companion, where you can make a meaningful impact on people's lives while enjoying flexible working arrangements. This role allows you to support individuals in their daily activities, fostering independence and dignity. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, you will be part of a team that values every member's contribution. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, this opportunity offers a blend of purpose and flexibility, making it ideal for students, parents, or anyone looking to make a difference while balancing personal commitments.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

Training Resources

Supportive Environment

London Living Wage

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt to individual needs.
• Patience and understanding towards others' requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities like food preparation and errands.
• Provide personal care and support for individuals' independence.

Skills

Effective Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Inclusivity Promotion

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Would you like a meaningful job that works around your family responsibilities and other commitments? If so, join our team as a Personal Assistant / Care Companion and transform lives—starting with your own!

At The Barnet Group, we believe in showing respect to everyone, finding solutions that work for our communities, and making a real differencein people’s lives.If you share these values and want a flexible role that fits your life while empowering others, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

The Barnet Group is looking for compassionate and dedicated Personal Assistants/ Care Companions to support individuals in the diverse and vibrant communities of Barnet. In this casual role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work full-time or part-time hours that suit your schedule.

Whether you’re a student, a parent, or looking for additional income, this role offers a balance of purpose and flexibility.

As a Care Companion, you’ll play an essential role in helping people live as independently as possible. You’ll assist with:

• Daily activities at home, such as food preparation and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment
• Administrative tasks and attending appointments or social events
• Shopping or running errands
• Occasionally providing personal care or looking after pets

You will connect with individuals on a personal level and help them live life their way. Many of our current team members say this role is not just a job but a source of fulfilment and pride.

What’s in it for you?

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. When you join The Barnet Group, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
• Career development opportunities through our mentoring programme and apprenticeships
• A wealth of training resources via our Learning Pool platform
• A supportive environment with trained Mental Health First Aiders
• London Living Wage, ensuring fair pay for all.

We believe in being person-centred, treating everyone as an individual, and recognising that one size doesn’t fit all—this applies as much to our employees as it does to those we support.

About you

To succeed as a Personal Assistant, you’ll need to:

• Communicate effectively and adapt to each individual’s preferred style of communication
• Be patient, understanding, and considerate of others’ needs
• Embrace flexibility to meet the needs of the role and the individuals you support
• Promote inclusivity and challenge stereotypes, fostering positive perceptions of people with care needs.

If you share our passion for inclusion, respect, and making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please review the attached Job Description for more details. Ready to take the next step? Click 'apply now'.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life. If you require adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

About The Barnet Group

The Barnet Group is a local authority trading company wholly owned by the London Borough of Barnet.

Across the Group we employ over 1000 staff, providing a range of services to people who live in Council-owned homes, people who are homeless or facing homelessness, Care and Support clients from Barnet and other local authorities, and private customers.

We celebrate different points of view and encourage a diverse group of individuals to apply regardless of age, disability, gender or gender identity, ethnic origin or race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate or engage with us, please make this known to us so that we can consider your request, discuss your requirements with you, and reach an agreement.