Care assistant / visiting carer
£13.50 - £15 per hour + paid travel time & expenses
Are you a student looking for meaningful, flexible work that makes a real difference? Whether you're studying healthcare, social sciences, or just want to make a difference in your community, join our CQC OUTSTANDING care team in South West London. We’re hiring reliable care assistants to support clients in their homes with care and companionship.
Whether you’ve got a few hours between lectures or prefer evenings and weekends, we’ve got shifts to suit your lifestyle.
We currently have clients based in Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith and the South West area of London. You will need to be prepared to travel to these locations.
Why students love working with us:
- Completely flexible hours – perfect around lectures, exams, and holidays
- Zero-hour or bank contracts – you’re in control of your schedule
- Great hourly pay – earn £13.50–£15/hour
- We pay your travel time and expenses between client visits
- No rushed calls – minimum 1-hour visits only
- Valuable experience – ideal for students in healthcare, psychology, nursing or social work
- Access to fully funded training and qualifications (Care Certificate, Level 2 & 3 Diplomas)
- Supportive team, 24/7 on-call help, and a manager who listens
- Employee wellbeing support, pension, paid holidays & enhanced bank holiday pay
- Referral Scheme - earn up to £300 per referral
- Peer-led groups for LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, Ethnic & Cultural communities
- We’re a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
What you’ll be doing:
As a domiciliary care assistant, you’ll be out and about visiting clients in their own homes (we’ll keep you local!). You’ll support with things like:
- Personal care and medication
- Light household tasks
- Encouraging clients to stay active and pursue their hobbies
- Being a friendly, reliable face – someone they can trust
If you’ve got 6 months’ experience as a carer (in home care, a care home, hospital or on placements), and you’re kind, dependable, and want to make a real difference – we’d love to hear from you!
We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, believing it drives excellence and reflects the communities we serve. We’ve proudly launched our Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ steering groups to further promote inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Transport links
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road