Care Assistant

Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Sydenham. We're recruiting part-time and full-time carers to support our clients in their own homes. The stated rate of pay is inclusive of travel time payments. Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Care Assistant, where you will genuinely make a difference every day! No experience is required. Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

£14.85 - £15.10 per hour Full or Part time hours, permanent contracts, Important: You must be available to work a mixture of shifts and alternative weekends. Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering thousands of discounts on high street shopping, weekly food shops, eating out, and family activities
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests, and contribution to the cost of glasses
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral
If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today! Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.