Care Assistant

Homecare is all about helping vulnerable adults remain safe, happy, and independent in the place they love most – their own home. As a Care Professional, you'll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming; assisting with medication – preparation and safe administration; helping with mobility – using aids/equipment safely and supporting rehabilitation after hospital stays; preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support; carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, household tasks; offering companionship and building meaningful relationships; social inclusion – encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities; promoting independence; medication management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration; nutrition & mealtimes; housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying; mobility assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids; health monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition; emotional support; documentation – accurate record keeping; safety & emergency response; collaboration with colleagues, professionals, and families

Requirements

Ideally at least 6 months of social care experience; compassion; strong communication skills; problem-solving abilities; commitment to respectful, high-quality care; right to work within the UK (no visa sponsorship); willing and able to travel between clients within the local community; no experience required

Nice to have

6 months of social care experience

Benefits

Guaranteed hours; block pay - paid for the whole shift not just call times; £250 joining bonus; mileage; fully funded qualifications (NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care); career progression opportunities; paid training; enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay; death in service payment; pension scheme; benefits & well-being platform; 28 days annual leave (pro rata); cycle to work scheme; refer-a-friend bonus (£300 per referral); Blue Light Card eligibility; flexible hours – part-time and full-time; local work with paid mileage; enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays; access to in-house app