Care Worker - Full or Part Time (No Sponsorship)
Company: Phoenix Homecare and Support
Role: Care Assistant (Home Care)
Work setting: Clients’ homes
Job type: Full-time / Part-time / Permanent
Requirement: Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
Main Responsibilities
We are Phoenix Homecare and Support.
We are a family-run company that is big enough to cope, but small enough to care. Our role is to help the people we care for to fulfil their wishes of remaining comfortable within their own homes, instead of going into a care home or hospital. No two days are the same.
A typical day working at Phoenix would include: Providing any assistance or support to the elderly in their own homes that they may require, helping to make meals and drinks for those who struggle to make their own at various times.
You may be required to provide personal care, which could include helping someone into the shower, assisting with dressing and ensuring they look their best for the day! General light housekeeping, including cleaning and laundry
Assisting or reminding your client with their medication, assisting with day-to-day tasks so your clients can stay independent in their home.
Providing good company and combating loneliness, and doing activities such as reading, knitting, gardening, playing cards, and board games. Having a good chat over a cup of tea, accompanying people to go to appointments or going shopping.
This is a hands-on role supporting elderly people in their own homes.
Personal Care
- Assisting with washing, showering, and dressing
- Helping clients maintain personal hygiene and appearance
Daily Living Support
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Helping with shopping and appointments
Household Tasks
Medication Support
- Reminding or assisting clients with medication
Companionship
- Spending time talking with clients
- Activities such as reading, games, or gardening
- Helping reduce loneliness
Pay
There are two pay stages:
During probation
- £14.80 per hour (weekdays)
- £15.00 per hour (weekends)
After probation
- £15.20 per hour (weekdays)
- £15.70 per hour (weekends)
Additional:
- Mileage paid
- Possible bonuses
Benefits
- Free MOT for your car
- Free qualifications (QCF Level 2–5 in Health and Social Care) - With IN-HOUSE assessors and tutors
- Ongoing training (including dementia care and first aid)
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal advice, wellbeing support)
- Discounts on many brands
- Paid data allowance
- Free uniform
- Possible support with driving lessons and test
- 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement
- Flexible working patterns
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Preferred:
- Own transport
- UK driving licence
Working Hours
- 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
- Day or evening work
- Weekend availability may be required
Key Considerations
- The role can be physically and emotionally demanding
- Includes personal care duties
- Requires travel between clients
- Pay details should be confirmed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.80-£15.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have a car you can use for work?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person