Care Professional/Care Assistant
Listing ref efc0947029
- WhereKensington and Chelsea
- Posted28 August 2026
Mornings, Evenings and Weekends
Are you looking for something to do once you have dropped the kids off at school and have a few hours to spare in the morning, afternoons, evenings or even weekends. How about spending your time giving back to your local community by supporting vulnerable adults in your local area!
We are looking for a Care professional, with a compassionate heart who wants to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients to join our team in Kensington and Chelsea. As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where our clients can live as independently as possible in their own homes with your support.
Responsibilities may include:
- Companionship
- Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
- Meal preparation and light housework
- Building strong professional relationships
- Assistance with personal care and taking medications
- Daily exercise
- Support clients to get ready for the day
What does being a Caregiver involve?
- Minimum 1- hour visits
- Shadowing before care starts with trainned care professional
- Introductions to all new clients
- Caregivers matched clients based on hobbies and interests.
- Visiting the same Clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build meaningful relationships
Caregiver benefits:
- Award-winning training
- Pay rates Min £13.50 up to £14.00
- Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates
- Travel expenses paid between clients
- Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications)
- Rewards scheme and Employee support line
- Care assistant social events
- Home Instead Benefits
- Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £100
- Blue light card discount
As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 0207 938 4111
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
