
Care Assistant
Job Description
π 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:
- π€ Companionship β providing a listening ear, conversations, and emotional support.
- π§ Personal Care β assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming with the utmost dignity.
- π Medication Management β safe administration and reminders as per care plans.
- π² Nutrition & Mealtimes β cooking nutritious meals and monitoring dietary needs.
- π‘ Housekeeping β light cleaning, laundry, shopping, and running errands.
- πΆ Mobility Assistance β safe transfers, walking support, and the use of aids.
- π Social Inclusion β encouraging hobbies, interests, and maintaining family connections.
- π Documentation β keeping accurate records and communicating with families and professionals.
- π‘οΈ Safety β observing health changes and acting quickly to keep environments safe.
π‘ Who Weβre Looking For No experience is necessary β we will train you in everything else! All we ask is that you bring:
- β Compassion, empathy, and patience.
- β Great communication and problem-solving skills.
- β Stamina to support mobility tasks and reliability you can count on.
- β A deep respect for diversity and cultural awareness.
- β The Right to Work in the UK (Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship).
π What Youβll Receive (The Perks!) As part of the largest care company in the UK, we offer a world of support and benefits:
- π° Highly competitive pay with enhanced rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- π Fully paid training (online and face-to-face) & career progression opportunities.
- πΆ Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay.
- π‘οΈ Death in Service payment & company Pension scheme.
- πΌ 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
- π Access to a dedicated Benefits & Well-being platform and our in-house app.
- ποΈ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts at big brands!).
- π² Cycle to Work scheme & Paid mileage (if picking up local community shifts).
- π Refer-a-Friend bonus (Earn Β£300 per referral!).
π Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If youβre ready for a career adventure thatβs 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