Home Instead
Care Assistant
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Company Description
Are you a compassionate individual, looking for a rewarding career in care? Join our award-winning team at Home Instead, where we provide exceptional, person-centered care for our clients, enabling them to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.
Why Join Us?
We are an Outstanding rated home care provider by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), committed to delivering the highest standard of care. By joining our team, you’ll receive the support, training, and opportunities you need to grow in your career. We are looking for an experienced, mature, and flexible Care Assistant, as requested by our clients.
Job Description
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Chiswick, Hammersmith & Fulham, Acton, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, West Kensington
Key Benefits of Being a Care Assistant with Home Instead
- Award-Winning Training: Comprehensive, fully funded training, no prior experience required.
- Competitive Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour.
- Waiting Time: Paid at the hourly rate for waiting time.
- Mileage Allowance: 45p per mile between client locations.
- Flexible Working Hours: Choose from a variety of shift patterns to fit your lifestyle (08:00-13:00/16:00-22:00).
- Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension scheme.
- Career Development: Ongoing learning and development with opportunities for career growth.
- Employee Rewards: £250 Care Assistant Rewards Scheme and access to our Employee Support Line.
- Social Events: Join a welcoming team with regular staff social events.
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About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will be making a real difference in the lives of our local clients. Your role will include:
- Companionship Care: Providing emotional support and companionship to ensure clients feel valued and cared for.
- Personal Care: Assisting with day-to-day tasks, ensuring clients continue living independently in their homes.
- Home Support: Helping with household tasks, ensuring a clean and safe living environment.
- Continuity of Care: Building meaningful relationships with clients by providing ongoing, consistent care.
Who We’re Looking For
- Must reside in Chiswick, Hammersmith & Fulham, Acton, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, or West Kensington.
- Mature, experienced, and compassionate individuals with a background in care (as per client preferences).
- Candidates from other sectors like retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service, or delivery driving are welcome, no experience needed. We provide full training!
- Please note: We currently do not offer sponsorship for this role.
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At Home Instead, we believe in creating a supportive, friendly environment where our Care Assistants can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference and meet our requirements, apply now to join our dedicated team.
Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to thorough safer recruitment checks, including professional references, an enhanced DBS check, and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Date Advert Closes: 30 June 2026 Compensation: GBP 13.50 - GBP 14.50 - hourly
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