Care Assistant

Your Role as a Care Assistant You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same! Your responsibilities will include:

• Companionship - providing a listening ear, conversations, and emotional support.
• Personal Care - assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming with the utmost dignity.
• Medication Management - safe administration and reminders as per care plans.
• Nutrition & Mealtimes - cooking nutritious meals and monitoring dietary needs.
• Housekeeping - light cleaning, laundry, shopping, and running errands.
• Mobility Assistance - safe transfers, walking support, and the use of aids.
• Social Inclusion - encouraging hobbies, interests, and maintaining family connections.
• Documentation - keeping accurate records and communicating with families and professionals.
• ️ Safety - observing health changes and acting quickly to keep environments safe.
Who We're Looking For No experience is necessary - we will train you in everything else! All we ask is that you bring:
• Compassion, empathy, and patience.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills.
• Stamina to support mobility tasks and reliability you can count on.
• A deep respect for diversity and cultural awareness.
• The Right to Work in the UK (Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship).
  
  Flexible Shift Patterns (Full-Time Hours Available!) While this is a flexible zero-hour contract that allows you to work around your lifestyle, we have full-time hours readily available for those who want them! We offer consistent, reliable work across 7 days a week:
• ️ Day shifts: 8:00am/9:00am - 2:00pm/3:00pm
• Evening shifts: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
• Sleep-in / Waking Nights: 9:00pm - 7:00am, What You'll Receive (The Perks!) As part of the largest care company in the UK, we offer a world of support and benefits:
• Highly competitive pay with enhanced rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Fully paid training (online and face-to-face) & career progression opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay.
• ️ Death in Service payment & company Pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Access to a dedicated Benefits & Well-being platform and our in-house app.
• ️ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts at big brands!).
• Cycle to Work scheme & Paid mileage (if picking up local community shifts).
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (Earn £300 per referral!).
Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If you're ready for a career adventure that's more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care! London Care is proud to be an equal opportunities employer