Care Assistant

Home Instead

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London, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Home Instead  is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people.

With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:

  • Competitive pay - £13.15 and double time during bank holidays
  • Minimum 1 hour visits– and you always see the same clients for continuity.
  • Variety of hours available
  • Training- full induction programme where we provide award winning training and the option to complete further training to aid career development
  • Pension Scheme
  • Paid mileage
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Blue Light Card

We are searching for people who have a passion for care and who are also more than willing to provide care to our clients.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Be able to give companionship – such as visiting the coffee shop, hairdressers, hospital appointments or going shopping for weekly goods.
  • Wellbeing support
  • Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
  • Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
  • Provide supportive personal care – with washing, dressing or bathing.
  • Helping with mobility and household chores 

 

    Job Requirements for Care Assistants:

    • Personal Qualities: Adaptable, personable, and genuinely care for others' well-being
    • Legal Requirements: Legal right to work in the UK.
    • You must live within our Franchise Territory (E4, N1, N4, N5, N7, N8, N15, N16, N17, N18 & N22) We will transfer you to a branch closer to you if you do not live within these postcodes.
    • Must fit our company culture 
    About this role

    Summary

    Provide companionship, personal care, and support to older clients at their homes.

    Job title

    Care Assistant

    Experience level

    not specified

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    London, England, remote work not specified

    Salary

    £13.15 and double time during bank holidays

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    compassionatepersonablelegal right to work

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    companionshippersonal caremobilitywellbeing support
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    London, UK

    On-site City