Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Chislehurst
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Elderly Care Domestic Task Assistance Social Activity Support Independence Promotion Personal Care Teamwork Communication Level 2 QCF Health and Social Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Care Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Manor Park Road, Chislehurst
Salary: £14.56 - £15.86 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week
Type: Permanent/Temporary, Full Time/Part Time (as advertised)
Closing Date: 11 days from publication

The Vacancy

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!
Shepheards House, Manor Park Road, Chislehurst
Part-time ¦ 25 hours per week
£14.56 - £15.86 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • No Travel Required – Support residents in one central, modern location.
  • Supportive Team – Join a dedicated, friendly care team on-site.
  • Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting residents with daily domestic tasks like appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping
  • Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines
  • Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement
  • Supporting with individual care packages

What We Offer:

  • £14.56 - £15.86 per hour (depending on shifts)
  • Fully paid training – Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care
  • 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
  • Company pension & life insurance
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Exclusive Perks: Staff discounts on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] apartments, discounted gift cards and dining, access to guest suites in our UK developments

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred
  • Qualification: Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential
  • Personality: Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults
  • Location: Living within commuting distance of the development

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work™, committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults.

Apply Now! Applications are reviewed as received – we may close early for the right candidate. UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. In late 2020 we launched the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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