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Care Professional/Care Assistant

1/20/2026

Caregivers provide companionship and assist clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and medication management. They build strong professional relationships to ensure continuity of care and support clients in living independently.

Salary

12.85 - 14.2 GBP

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
As the world’s leading provider of in-home care, we help older adults live safely and independently at home, without sacrificing their quality of life. Whether they need occasional respite care or full-time support, our Care Pros are carefully selected to provide the best care, giving families peace of mind. With the support of our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience—combining the latest innovations in home care with the compassion that has guided us for over 30 years.
About the Role

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of two hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care assistant to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalized support.  

Job Description

Morning, Evening, Weekdays, and Weekends (Flexible working hours)

Are you looking for a new, exciting career in 2026

We are looking for a Care professional, with a compassionate heart who wants to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients to join our team in Kensington and Chelsea.  As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where our clients can live as independently as possible in their own homes with your support.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Companionship
  • Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
  • Meal preparation and light housework
  • Building strong professional relationships
  • Assistance with personal care and taking medications
  • Daily exercise

What does being a Caregiver involve?

  • Minimum 2-hour visits
  • Shadowing before care starts with trained care professional
  • Introductions to all new clients
  • Caregivers matched clients based on hobbies and interests.
  • Visiting the same Clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build meaningful relationships

Caregiver benefits: 

  • Award-winning training
  • Pay rates Min £12.85 up to £14.20
  • Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates
  • Travel expenses paid between clients
  • Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications)
  • Rewards scheme and Employee support line
  • Care assistant social events
  • Home Instead Benefits
  • Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £100
  • Blue light card discount

Qualifications

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. You will need to have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful and be able to provide availability which may include alternate weekends. You will need to enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable in spending time in the company of others

Additional Information

If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Click apply to complete your application or call us on 0207 938 4111 to learn more

  • Date Advert Closes: 01 December 2023
  • Key Skills
    CompanionshipMeal PreparationLight HouseworkPersonal Care AssistanceMedication AssistanceDaily ExerciseBuilding RelationshipsTrustworthinessReliabilityRespectfulnessCommunication SkillsEmpathyFlexibilityTime ManagementProblem SolvingTeamwork
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial ServicesCustomer Service & Support
    Benefits
    Award-Winning TrainingHoliday PayBank Holiday RatesTravel Expenses PaidFull Learning and Development ProgramsRewards SchemeEmployee Support LineCare Assistant Social EventsRefer a Friend SchemeBlue Light Card Discount
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