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Bengali speaking Community Support Worker

London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England, United Kingdom Full-time

£14.8–15.15 per hour

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Posted 21 Oct 2026 ¡ Customer support

Job description

Job Description 💙 What you’ll do You’ll follow individual care plans, helping people maintain their independence while providing support where they need it. Your responsibilities will include: Personal care: respectful support with washing, bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care. Medication support: reminders and assistance in line with your training and each person’s care plan. Meals and drinks: preparing food and providing mealtime support where needed. Mobility: helping people move safely, using equipment as trained. Everyday tasks: shopping, laundry and light housework. Companionship: listening, chatting and building trusting relationships. Community connections: supporting activities and outings where included in the care plan. Wellbeing and records: recognising changes, reporting concerns and keeping accurate care notes. Some visits involve working alongside another carer to provide the support a person needs. Qualifications ✨ Bring your kindness. Build your skills. You don’t need previous care experience. We provide paid training and ongoing support. We’re looking for people who: Can communicate effectively in spoken Bengali. Are caring, dependable and respectful of other people’s choices. Are comfortable providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity. Have good listening and communication skills. Can offer regular availability for the care packages they support. Can travel between clients’ homes within the local community. Are willing to learn and work closely with colleagues. Have the existing right to work in the UK. Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Additional Information 🎁 What you’ll receive Paid training and induction, with ongoing support as you settle into your role. Funded qualification opportunities, including Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care. Career progression opportunities across the wider CCH Group. Refer-a-friend scheme—earn £300 per eligible referral, subject to scheme terms. Blue Light Card eligibility, giving you access to discounts across a range of retailers. Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay. Pension scheme and Death in Service payment. Access to our benefits and wellbeing platform. 28 days’ annual leave, pro rata. Cycle-to-work scheme. Access to our in-house app to support your working day. Higher Saturday and Sunday hourly rates, as shown above. Ready to turn your people skills into a rewarding career? Help someone feel more confident, connected and independent—and finish your day knowing your work mattered. Apply today and tell us your postcode, the areas you can travel to, and your weekday or weekend availability. MiHomecare is an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Company Description 💙 Bengali-speaking Community Support Workers MiHomecare | Bethnal Green and surrounding E1 & E2 areas A people person? Get paid to make someone’s day. A friendly conversation. A familiar face. A helping hand that gives someone the confidence to do more for themselves. At MiHomecare, part of City & County Healthcare Group, we’re recruiting male and female Community Support Workers who speak Bengali to support people in their own homes. Whether you already work in care or are looking for a fresh start, bring your kindness and people skills—we’ll help you build the confidence and knowledge to succeed. 🏡 Help people stay independent in the place they call home Community care means getting to know people, understanding their routines and supporting their choices. From helping someone get ready for the day to preparing a meal or offering reassurance, your work will make a difference they can feel. For these vacancies, effective spoken Bengali is essential to meet the communication needs of the people you’ll support. You’ll use it to understand their wishes, explain their care and help them feel heard. We welcome applications from people of all genders and backgrounds who meet the role’s requirements. 📍 Where you’ll work You’ll support people in their own homes across Bethnal Green, Shadwell, Tower Hill, Wapping and Haggerston. No driving licence or vehicle is required, but you must be able to travel reliably between clients’ homes. 💷 Pay rates Monday–Friday: £14.80 per hour Saturday: £14.95 per hour Sunday: £15.15 per hour ⏰ Working patterns We have weekday and weekend opportunities, including daytime, evening and bedtime visits. Current care requirements include coverage around: Weekends: 7am–7pm. Weekdays: 8am–8pm. Other daytime packages: 8am–6pm. Shift patterns vary around these hours, depending on the care packages available. We’ll discuss your availability and suitable working patterns during recruitment.
Pay, skills & work eligibility

Compensation

£14.8–15.15 per hour

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Original posting compensation: min 14.8; max 15.15; currency GBP; period HOURLY.

Location, eligibility & working hours

Listed work location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England, United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
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Relocation support
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Working hours / time zone
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Work authorization wording
Have the existing right to work in the UK.
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions.

Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.

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Communication

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Location & work arrangement

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  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England, United Kingdom

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