Care Assistant

Job description

As a Care Assistant at our Lime Tree Care home in Tulse Hill, London you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a familyowned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

Salary: £13,45 - £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

36/48 hours a week on days Monday -Sunday including every other weekend

Hours: 8am-8pm (days)/8pm-8am (nights) and every other weekend

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free onsite parking*

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100 for outstanding contribution

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card reimbursement – where you can access a wide range of discounts.

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English