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Care Jobs - Careers in London's Growing Health and Social Care Sector

What Types of Care Jobs Are Available?

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Explore care jobs in London and across the UK, from care assistants and support workers to care-home management, facilities and property roles, with Fraser Bond connecting healthcare property, recruitment, operations and real estate expertise.

Care jobs provide opportunities across residential care homes, nursing homes, supported living, home-care services and specialist healthcare environments. With roles ranging from frontline care to management, administration and facilities, the sector requires professionals with a broad range of skills.

For candidates searching for care jobs in London, understanding the different positions, qualifications and career routes available can make it easier to identify suitable opportunities.

Fraser Bond also works across the property and operational sectors supporting care providers, investors, landlords and developers. Candidates interested in opportunities with Fraser Bond can send their CV to jobs@fraserbond.com.

What Types of Care Jobs Are Available?

Common roles within the care sector include:

  • Care assistant
  • Healthcare assistant
  • Support worker
  • Senior care assistant
  • Nursing assistant
  • Registered nurse
  • Care coordinator
  • Activities coordinator
  • Care home administrator
  • Deputy care home manager
  • Registered care home manager
  • Facilities manager
  • Maintenance coordinator
  • Operations manager

Requirements vary considerably depending on the responsibilities of the position.

Care Assistant Jobs in London

Care assistant jobs typically involve supporting individuals with everyday activities while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities may include assisting with daily routines, mobility, meals and social activities, depending on the setting and individual role.

Candidates should review each employer's requirements carefully, particularly where qualifications, background checks, previous experience or specialist training are required.

Care Home Jobs

Care homes employ significantly more than frontline carers. A large residential or nursing facility may require professionals across:

  • Nursing
  • Administration
  • Catering
  • Housekeeping
  • Facilities management
  • Maintenance
  • Finance
  • Human resources
  • Operations
  • Property management
  • Compliance

This creates opportunities for candidates with professional, operational and technical backgrounds as well as direct care experience.

Care Home Property and Facilities Careers

Care facilities are specialist operational properties requiring ongoing management and maintenance.

Property-related care home jobs may include:

  • Facilities management
  • Building maintenance
  • Property management
  • Compliance coordination
  • Health and safety
  • Development management
  • Acquisitions
  • Asset management
  • Project management

These roles can be particularly relevant for professionals looking to combine property expertise with the healthcare and social-care sectors.

Fraser Bond recruits across care property, healthcare property, commercial property, residential sales, lettings, property management, facilities management, maintenance coordination, compliance, surveying, acquisitions, development, asset management, investment advisory, finance, operations, customer service, business development, digital marketing, PropTech, software engineering, project management and real estate consultancy. To apply, send your CV to jobs@fraserbond.com.

What Skills Do Care Employers Look For?

Requirements depend on the role, but employers may look for:

  • Strong communication
  • Reliability
  • Patience and professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation
  • Appropriate qualifications
  • Relevant experience
  • Ability to follow procedures
  • Commitment to safeguarding
  • Good record keeping

Management and property-related positions may additionally require experience in budgeting, compliance, facilities, operations or asset management.

Building a Career in the Care Sector

Care can provide several routes for career progression. Someone entering as a care assistant may develop towards senior care, coordination or management positions, while professionals entering through operations, facilities or property can progress into broader management roles.

Candidates should consider employers that provide structured training and clearly defined development opportunities.

Fraser Bond Careers and Property Expertise

Fraser Bond operates across residential and commercial property, property management, compliance, investment advisory, acquisitions, development and specialist property sectors, including assets associated with healthcare and care provision.

As Fraser Bond continues to expand, opportunities may arise across property management, commercial property, residential sales, lettings, healthcare property, care-sector property, facilities management, compliance, surveying, acquisitions, development, investment advisory, finance, operations, technology, marketing, project management and business development.

If you are exploring a property-focused career with Fraser Bond, send your CV and details of your experience to jobs@fraserbond.com.

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