Home Instead
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant – Home Instead
About Home Instead
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.
We are an Outstanding rated home care provider by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will make a real difference in the lives of our local clients by providing:
- Companionship Care: Emotional support and meaningful engagement to ensure clients feel valued and cared for.
- Personal Care: Assistance with day-to-day tasks, maintaining dignity and independence.
- Home Support: Help with household duties to create a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
- Continuity of Care: Nurturing long-term relationships with clients through consistent and compassionate support.
About You
We are looking for: ✅ Experienced, mature, and flexible individuals with a background in care (as requested by clients). ✅ Candidates from other sectors such as retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service, or delivery driving—no prior care experience is required (training provided). ✅ Must reside in Chiswick, Hammersmith & Fulham, Acton, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, or West Kensington.
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Note: We currently do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Key Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Training | Award-winning, fully funded programme—no prior experience needed. |
| Pay Rate | £13.50–£14.50 per hour. |
| Waiting Time Pay | Paid at hourly rate for waiting periods. |
| Mileage Allowance | £0.45 per mile between client locations. |
| Flexible Hours | Choose shifts from 08:00–13:00 or 16:00–22:00 to fit your schedule. |
| Pension Scheme | Secure your future with our company pension. |
| Career Development | Ongoing learning opportunities and career growth. |
| Employee Rewards | £250 Care Assistant Rewards Scheme, plus access to Employee Support Line. |
| Social Events | Regular team-building and staff gatherings. |
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Additional Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Free flu jabs, optional travel discounts, and subsidised parking
- Pension scheme, on-site parking, and referral programme
- Casual dress policy
Job Details
- Location: Chiswick, Hammersmith & Fulham, Acton, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, West Kensington
- ployment Types: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent
- Advert Closes: 31 December 2026
- Compensation: £13.50 – £14.50 per hour
Important Notes
Home Instead is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults. All appointments require:
- Thorough safer recruitment checks
- Professional references
- Enhanced DBS check
- Adherence to our Safeguarding Policy
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