103 care employers in Hounslow could find you

Working in care in Hounslow

Heathrow at one end, Chiswick at the other: which part of Hounslow suits you?

Hounslow is a long borough. The CQC describes it as stretching about 23 square miles from Heathrow Airport in the west to Chiswick in the east, with a mix of urban streets and more open land. It is also crowded: census figures put it among the most densely populated tenth of English local authorities, and its population grew by 13.5% between 2011 and 2021. Home care agencies make up roughly seven in ten local care employers. Beyond Hounslow town itself, Feltham has the most, then Brentford and Isleworth.

Because homes are packed closely together, a round in Hounslow can be a series of short hops, and many carers will be able to work near where they live. Where you live still matters, though: a carer based in Feltham and one based in Chiswick are, in practice, working in quite different places, so think about which end of the borough you want to be in.

It is a diverse place, with more than half of residents from ethnic minority backgrounds and around 37% of Asian heritage, according to the CQC. Speaking a client's first language can make a real difference, so list every language you speak. Hounslow Council's direct payments can be used to hire a personal assistant or choose dedicated carers, so private PA work exists here. The council is clear that a direct payment cannot pay someone who lives in the same household as the person being supported.

For NHS comparison, West Middlesex University Hospital on Twickenham Road in Isleworth is run by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. West Thames College, also in Isleworth, runs a part time Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care certificate for adults and an Access to Nursing course for those aiming higher.

92% of the inspected care employers in Hounslow are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC, above the 88% across London and above England as a whole (85%).