👣 What You’ll Actually Do (aka The Life-Changing Bit)

  • Be a warm, reliable face in someone’s day
  • Support clients with washing, dressing, and taking medication
  • Help with meals, light housework, and errands
  • Provide  real companionship — because loneliness is a beast
  • Keep people safe, independent, and  happy in their own homes

Qualifications


✅ You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are…

  • Naturally caring and kind (you make tea for guests  without asking)
  • Calm under pressure
  • Ready to learn — we’ve got your back from Day One
  • Happy to chat, smile, and share the occasional terrible joke
  • Driving licence + access to a vehicle? Even better. 🚗

Additional Information


🎯 No CV? No Drama.

Book an interview online at a time that suits you — zero faff, all welcome.

🚨 This Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Mission.

With over 20,000 carers across the UK, we’re proud to be  the UK’s largest care company — and we’re just getting started. Join us in rewriting the future of care.

✨ – Don’t scroll past purpose.

You bring the heart. We’ll bring the training, perks, and unstoppable support.
Together? We make magic happen. 💫

Keywords : Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers

Vacancy posted a month ago
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