About the Role
At London Care, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. We are recruiting passionate carers to support service users in the Islington borough and surrounding areas, specifically for evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming
- Assisting with medication – preparation and administration
- Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely
- Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
- Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning
- Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
- Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
- Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
- Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
- Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
- Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
- Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
- Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
- Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
- Documentation – accurate record keeping
- Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
- Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
Requirements
- Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training.
- The right to work in the UK
Skills
- Compassion and respect for others
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Location
- Angel Islington
- Dalston
- Arden Estate
- Caledonian Road
- Kings Cross
- Old Street
- Hoxton
- Haggerston
- Canonbury
- Finsbury Park
- Manor House
- Crouch Hill
- Highbury
- Drayton Park
- Tufnell Park
- Archway
Work Type
- Full time
- Part time
- Evening work
- Weekend work
Salary/Compensations
- £14.80 per hour (Weekdays)
- £15.00 per hour (Saturdays)
- £15.15 per hour (Sundays)
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Paid mileage
- Local work opportunities
- Paid training – online & face-to-face
- Career progression & self-development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service Payment
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Cycle to work scheme
- Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!)
- Access to well-being & benefits platform
About the Company
- At London Care, every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life.
- We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people.
- As the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change.
- With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
