Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care

• Location: Acton and surrounding areas, North London
• Employer: Salus Care LTD
• Contract: Zero-Hours (Flexible Working)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

About the Role

Salus Care LTD is looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Care Assistants to support individuals in their own homes. You will help people maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing while delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full induction and training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting service users with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
• Assisting with mobility, meal preparation, nutrition and hydration.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting medication-related tasks in accordance with training and care plans.
• Promoting independence, dignity, privacy and individual choice.
• Maintaining accurate daily care records and reporting concerns.
• Following safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures.

Hours and Pay

• Pay: £14.80 per hour.
• Contract: Flexible zero-hours contract, with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• Shifts: Mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, depending on availability and service needs.
• Location: Community-based care visits across North London areas.
• Benefits: Paid annual leave, comprehensive induction, mandatory training and ongoing management support.

About Us

Salus Care LTD is a CQC-registered domiciliary care provider committed to delivering compassionate, safe and person-centred care.

We value our Care Assistants and promote a supportive, inclusive working environment where teamwork, respect and professional development are encouraged.

How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss their availability, suitability and the next steps in our recruitment process.

Successful applicants will be required to complete right-to-work verification, appropriate DBS checks and relevant pre-employment screening.

Important: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Salus Care LTD does not provide visa sponsorship.

Compassionate, reliable, punctual and trustworthy individuals with a genuine passion for providing high-quality care.

Good communication skills, a caring attitude and the ability to work independently in service users' homes.

Willingness to provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and supporting daily living activities.

Ability to travel between care visits across Acton and surrounding West London areas.

Willingness to complete mandatory training and undergo an appropriate enhanced DBS check.

Desirable: Previous experience in domiciliary care, a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ or equivalent), Care Certificate or Oliver McGowan training.

Experience is not essential – full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.

Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

Paid Annual Leave: Statutory paid holiday entitlement, including applicable bank holiday entitlement, in accordance with UK employment legislation.

Full Training Provided: Comprehensive induction, mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Flexible Working Hours: Zero-hours contract with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available, subject to service requirements.

Enhanced Overtime Rates: Additional pay for qualifying overtime hours, in accordance with company policy.

Supportive Working Environment: Friendly management team, regular supervision and ongoing guidance.

Career Development: Opportunities to gain experience, develop new skills and progress within the care sector.

Meaningful Work: Make a positive difference by supporting individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes.

• Paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours