Care Professional/Care Assistant

Company Description

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

Job Description

Morning, Evening, Weekdays, and Weekends (Flexible working hours)

Are you looking for a new, exciting career in 2025? We are looking for a Care Professional, with a compassionate heart who wants to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients, to join our team in Kensington and Chelsea. As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where our clients can live as independently as possible in their own homes with your support.

Responsibilities may include:

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

What does being a Caregiver involve?

• Minimum 2-hour visits
• Shadowing before care starts with trained care professionals
• Introductions to all new clients
• Caregivers matched with clients based on hobbies and interests
• Visiting the same clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build meaningful relationships

Caregiver benefits:

• Award-winning training
• Pay rates Min £12.20 increases when Care certificate is complete
• Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates
• Travel expenses paid between clients
• Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications)
• Rewards scheme and Employee support line
• Care assistant social events
• Home Instead Benefits
• Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £100
• Blue light card discount

Qualifications

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. You will need to have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful and be able to provide availability which may include alternate weekends. You will need to enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others.

Additional Information

If you want to work for a business that makes a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Home Instead is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Click apply to complete your application or call us on 0207 938 4111 to learn more.