Posted 12 November 2026Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington

Job details

  • Salary£14.80 to £15.50 per hour£15.50 – £16.50 per hour | Double Time on Bank Holidays
  • RoleTeam Leader / Senior Carer
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationHammersmith, London
  • Job ReferenceSenior Carer Oct26

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant? We have a wonderful opportunity for you.

Walfinch is growing, and we’re looking for 2 caring, reliable, and compassionate Senior Care Assistants to support clients across Chiswick, Shepherd’s Bush, Hammersmith, Notting Hill, Kensington, Earls Court, Chelsea, Fulham, Paddington, North Acton and Harlesden.

We are currently seeking Full-Time carers who can support both days and nights. All carers work alternate weekends.

Pay & Shifts

  • £15.50/hr (Mon–Fri)
  • £16.50/hr (after 7 pm + all weekends)
  • Double time on bank holidays
  • 20–30 hours per week (flexible)
  • Mix of: home care visits, competency checks, spot checks and supervising care workers. 
  • Shifts may include: Day shifts, night shifts, alternating weekends, morning visits, afternoon visits, evening visits.

Why Work With Us?

  • Team Member of the Month (£50 Amazon voucher + social media recognition)
  • Fully paid Summer & Winter Socials
  • £100 Employee Referral Bonus
  • My Healthy Advantage wellbeing app
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • 30p per mile travel payments
  • Blue Light Card reimbursement
  • Supportive team culture and clear career progression

What We’re Looking For

  • Kind, caring and empathetic individuals
  • Good communication skills
  • Experienced carers with good availability
  • Availability for alternate weekends
  • A “can-do” attitude and professional approach
  • Ability to cook simple meals and offer companionship
  • Commitment to providing dignified, person-centred care
  • Due to the current needs of the people we support, we are currently hiring female-only staff in line with the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) in the UK, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities

  • Personal care
  • Moving and handling
  • Companionship
  • Cooking & light housekeeping
  • Promoting independence and wellbeing

Skills / Qualifications

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent)
  • Experience supervising care workers
  • Training/experience in competency assessment
  • Competenciy Checks
  • Supervisor
  • Senior Carer
  • Experience undertaking spot checks or competency checks
  • Spot checks
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care
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