Care Assistant

🌟Care Professionals – Join Our Supportive Raynes Park Care Team! 🌟

✨Brighter days. Flexible hours. Real impact. ✨

At London Care (Part of the CCH Group), we know that it takes a special kind of person to care for others. Every day is different—and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. 💙

We are currently looking for compassionate Care Professionals to join our dedicated Raynes Park branch team. Whether you are looking for a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or simply want a role where your empathy is valued, we will give you all the support and training you need to thrive.

🌟Why Work For Us? At London Care, we don’t just care for our clients—we care for our team. We know that our Care Professionals are the absolute heart of our business. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, welcoming family that values your hard work, protects your wellbeing, and celebrates your achievements. We offer a secure, inclusive environment where you are empowered to build a long-term, rewarding career while making a genuine, lasting difference in your local community.

📍Work Locations As this is a community-based role, you will be travelling to support clients within their local communities. We proudly provide high-quality care across South West London, primarily covering:

• Raynes Park, Clapham, Brixton, Merton, Mitcham, Wimbledon, Putney, Battersea, Wandsworth, and Morden.

💷Competitive Pay & Travel Support We know that travelling between clients is a core part of community care, so we make sure you are fully supported and compensated for your time on the road!

• 💰Hourly Rate: £15.15 per hour (Mon-Fri) | £15.35 per hour (Saturday) | £15.65 per hour (Sunday)

• ⏱️Paid Travel Time: You are paid for your travel time between visits (Travel Time Top-Up included!)

⏰Shift Patterns Designed for Real Life We know how important work-life balance is. Whether you need shifts that work around family life, or you are looking for full-time consistency, we offer flexible patterns across seven days a week to suit your lifestyle:

• Day Shifts: 06:00/07:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Evening Shifts: 2:00 PM – 10:00/11:00 PM

What else you'll help with:

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations, activities, and outings.
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining the client's dignity and privacy.
• Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with the administration of medication as per care plan guidelines.
• Nutrition and Mealtimes – preparing tasty and nutritious meals, considering dietary requirements and preferences, and assisting with feeding when necessary.
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, including light cleaning, laundry, and tidying up living spaces.
• Mobility Assistance – help with getting around safely, including transfers, walking support, and using mobility aids.
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in the client's physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals and family members.
• Social Inclusion – encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
• Emotional Support – providing a listening ear, empathy, and reassurance to clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, or distress.
• Documentation – maintaining accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any changes in the client's condition.
• Safety and Emergency Response – ensuring a safe living environment, recognising potential hazards, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaboration – working effectively with other care team members, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure comprehensive and consistent care.

What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)

Hold onto your hats, because you don't need any social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! We're more interested in your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You'll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Get ready to level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and slightly bonkers) team!

While previous experience isn't necessary, you'll need to show us that you've got compassion oozing from your pores, communication skills that would make a UN diplomat jealous, and problem-solving abilities that would impress our Moher Teresa herself! Oh, and a commitment to delivering top-notch, respectful care that would make your gran proud!

• Have a right to work within the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future need not apply)
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. (In some rural areas - think of yourself as a care-providing road runner!

🎁What You’ll Receive (The MiHomecare Perks)

We offer the stability, career progression, and support that only a national care group can provide:

• 🎓Funded Qualifications: We will fully fund and support you to achieve your NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care (Levels 2, 3 and beyond) to boost your career progression!
• 🌼 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• 📚 Fully paid induction training & continuous development
• 👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• 🛡️ Death in Service payment
• 💰 Pension scheme
• 💆 Access to a dedicated well-being & benefits platform
• 🎉 Refer-a-Friend scheme
• 🚴 Cycle-to-Work programme
• 🏢 The pride of being part of the UK’s largest home care provider

🚀Ready to Start Your Journey With Us?

If you're ready for a career that’s as rewarding as it is inspiring, apply today and help us deliver outstanding care to our community.

💙MiHomecare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 💙