Care Assistant

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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).

Additional Information

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