Part-Time Care Assistant – Stroke Support & Companionship

Infinite Care Network Ltd is recruiting a kind, reliable and proactive Part-Time Care Assistant to support a lady living in Sutton SM6 who has experienced a stroke but remains largely independent.

This is a rewarding, person-centred role combining personal care, companionship, mobility support and assistance with everyday activities. Our client enjoys maintaining her independence and needs someone patient, friendly, encouraging and able to use their own initiative.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist with personal care, washing, dressing and daily routines as required.
- Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
- Support walking, mobility and prescribed exercises in accordance with the care plan.
- Provide companionship, conversation, encouragement and reassurance.
- Enjoy playing cards, games and engaging in meaningful activities together.
- Prepare meals and assist with cooking.
- Support shopping, collecting essential items and running small local errands.
- Accompany the client to hairdresser appointments, medical appointments, shopping and social outings.
- Provide medication reminders, collect prescriptions and apply prescribed creams in accordance with the care plan and medication procedures.
- Assist with laundry, ironing, light housekeeping and keeping the home comfortable.
- Monitor wellbeing and report any changes or concerns to management.
- Occasionally accompany the client on holidays abroad, subject to mutual agreement, appropriate travel documentation and any necessary work authorisation. Travel expenses, working arrangements and remuneration will be agreed separately.

Working Hours

Part time, approximately 25–30 hours per week, Monday to Saturday.





Usual working hours are 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with flexibility required. Some days may extend until 4:00 pm or later to accommodate hairdresser appointments, shopping, medical appointments, outings and other activities. Additional hours will be agreed in advance.

Salary and Benefits

- Pay from £14 per hour, depending on experience.
- Regular part-time work supporting one client.
- Paid induction and shadowing.
- Supportive management and an individualised care plan.
- Potential opportunities to accompany the client on international holidays.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship is available.

- Previous experience in domiciliary care, personal care or supporting adults with physical disabilities.
- Experience supporting someone following a stroke is desirable.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Compassionate, patient, reliable, friendly and respectful.
- Ability to encourage independence rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily.
- Confidence supporting personal care, walking, mobility and prescribed exercises.
- Comfortable preparing meals, shopping, ironing, laundry and light household tasks.
- Enjoys companionship, conversation, playing cards, games and accompanying clients on outings.
- Able to follow care plans, medication procedures and safeguarding requirements.
- Good observational and communication skills, with the ability to report changes in health or wellbeing.
- Proactive, organised and able to work independently.
- Flexible availability Monday to Saturday, including occasional extended hours for appointments and outings.
- Willingness to accompany the client on occasional international holidays would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS and employment reference checks.

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