Weekend Care Professional

Home Instead Senior Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London is seeking compassionate Care professionals to join their team. As a Caregiver, you will offer companionship, assist with personal care, and help clients maintain independence in their own homes. The role offers flexible working hours and comprehensive training. Candidates should have a caring attitude and the ability to build relationships with clients. Competitive pay starts at £12.85, with additional benefits including holiday pay and travel expense reimbursement.

Benefits

Hourly pay rates from £12.85 to £14.20

Holiday pay and bank holiday rates

Travel expenses paid

Full learning and development programs

Employee support line

Refer-a-friend bonus

Discount card benefits

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are needed; experience in a care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assistance to clients.
• Accompany clients to appointments and shops.
• Prepare meals and perform light housework.
• Assist with personal care and medication management.

Skills

Compassionate care

Building professional relationships

Meal preparation

Assistance with personal care

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

Why join Home Instead

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of twohour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care assistantto our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalized support.

• 96% are proud to work for Home Instead.
• 95% feel motivated to go the extra mile.
• 88% see themselves working at Home Instead in 12 months’ time.
• 82% would recommend Home Instead as a great place to work.

Job Description

Weekends (Flexible working hours)

Are you looking for a new, exciting career in 2025.

We are looking for a Care professional, with a compassionate heartwho want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Kensingtonand Chelsea.As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where ourclients can live as independent as possible in their own homewith your support.

Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship
• Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
• Meal preparation and light housework
• Buildingstrong professional relationships
• Assistance with personal care and taking medications

What does being a Caregiver involve?

• Minimum 2-hour visits
• Introductions to all new clients
• Caregivers matched to clients based on hobbies and interests.
• Visiting the same Clients for continuity of care and to allow you to buildmeaningful relationships

Caregiver benefits:

• Award-winning training
• Rates of pay start at£12.85up to £14.20
• Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates
• Travel expenses paid between clients
• Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications)
• Rewards scheme and Employee support line
• Care assistantsocial events
• Home Instead Benefits
• Refer to a friend scheme to earn up to £100
• Blue light card discount

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are needed for this role. Experience of working in a care settingwould beadvantageous however not essential as full training and on-going support is provided as standard.