Professional care assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional care service in Woolwich is seeking a Professional Care Assistant to help clients live fulfilling, independent lives. The role involves assisting with daily routines, personal care, and providing companionship. This position offers flexible contracts, continued professional development, and various employee benefits, including enhanced maternity/paternity schemes. Applicants should be supportive and compassionate, willing to work directly with clients.

Benefits

Paid training sessions

Zero-hour contract flexibility

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes

Professional development opportunities

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Line 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Strong interpersonal skills for providing companionship.
• Ability to encourage independence in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily routines and personal care.
• Support clients in household tasks and activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Encouraging independence

Personal care assistance

Companionship

Emotional support

Job description

Professional care assistant

Woolwich - SE18

12.36 - 14.57ph

Every day is different - but your core focus will be helping people live fulfilling, independent lives.

That could include:

• Encouraging independence and supporting with daily routines
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and medication
• Helping with household tasks and joining in everyday activities
• Providing companionship, laughter, and emotional support
• You'll be helping people not just live, but thrive.

What we offer:

• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts
• We offer the flexibility of either a zero-hour contract or contracted hours, whichever suits your lifestyle the most
• Work with our own clients, no agency work
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Line - available 24/7 and fully confidential for our colleagues and their loved ones

Support from your local branch team and out of hours support