Care Assistant

Job Description 💙 What you’ll do Our Care Assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. You’ll follow individual care plans and provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping clients to live safer, happier and more independent lives in their own homes. Your responsibilities may include: Providing dignified support with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care Supporting clients with their medication Preparing meals and providing support at mealtimes Assisting with shopping and light household tasks Supporting clients to attend appointments and access their local community Providing companionship and emotional support Monitoring clients’ wellbeing and reporting any changes Maintaining accurate records of the care and support provided Working closely with families, colleagues and healthcare professionals Qualifications 🦸 What you’ll need You don’t need any previous social care experience to apply. We provide fully paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role. We’re more interested in your compassion, reliability and ability to care. You’ll also need: A kind, respectful and caring nature A positive and proactive attitude Good communication and listening skills Reliability and flexibility Resilience and a willingness to learn The existing right to work in the UK If you’re kind-hearted, dependable and ready to make every day a little brighter, you already have what it takes to become a fantastic Care Assistant. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Additional Information 🎁 What you’ll get As a Care Assistant with London Care, you’ll receive: Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Benefits and wellbeing platform 28 days’ annual leave, pro rata Flexible full-time and part-time hours Local work with paid travel time between client visits Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays Fully paid online and face-to-face training Funded qualifications: We’ll fully fund and support you to achieve an NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care at Levels 2, 3 and beyond, helping you develop your skills and progress your career Refer-a-friend scheme—earn £300 for every successful referral Blue Light Card eligibility, giving you exclusive discounts with leading brands Cycle-to-work scheme Access to our in-house app No previous care experience necessary The opportunity to work for one of the UK’s largest care providers 💫 Why choose us? We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology and driving positive change. As one of the UK’s largest care providers, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our friendly Raynes Park team. 💙 City & County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer. Company Description 🌟 Care Assistants – Join Our Raynes Park Team 🌟 Location: Raynes Park, London Contract: Full-time and part-time positions available ✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨ At London Care, part of City & County Healthcare Group, every day is different. Each shift gives you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference to our clients’ lives—and to your career. We are currently recruiting compassionate and dependable Care Assistants to join our friendly Raynes Park team, supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes. With flexible weekday and weekend shifts available, this could be the perfect opportunity whether you’re beginning a new career, returning to work or looking for a rewarding role that fits around your lifestyle. 📍 Work locations We have opportunities available across: Merton Mitcham Morden Wimbledon Raynes Park CR4, SM4, SW18, SW19 and SW20 As this is a London-based community care role, you do not need to drive or have access to a vehicle. 💷 Pay rates Monday to Friday: £15.15 per hour Saturday: £15.35 per hour Sunday: £15.65 per hour You will be paid hourly, including your travel time between client visits. ⏰ Shift patterns Our services operate seven days a week, with flexible full-time and part-time shifts available across weekdays and weekends. Shift times may vary depending on the needs of our clients, but typical patterns include: Morning and daytime shift: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm Afternoon and evening shift: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Long-day option: You may have the option to combine the daytime and evening shifts if you would prefer to work a longer day. Shifts can be worked separately, so you don’t have to commit to a full day. We’ll discuss your availability and preferred working pattern with you during the recruitment process.