Care Assistant
Recruitment Partnership Network
CroydonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£17.50 to £21.50 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 November 2026
20 days leftJob description
We are seeking a number of experienced Care Assistants to deliver excellent care to the residents of Croydon. Ideally, the successful candidates will hold an NVQ level 2 or have experience in working in health & social care. However, full training will be provided and we will support staff who wish to undertake qualifications.
In return we offer a great working environment in new purpose built building, a friendly team and the ability to make a significant positive contribution to the lives of our residents, along with the following hourly rate:
£17.50 - £20.90 PER HOUR. Night shift is paid at £21.50 PER HOUR.
In addition to a wide range of benefits to employees:
- Generous annual leave starting at 28 days
- Travel expenses
- Free onsite car parking
- Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Free life assurance cover
- Ongoing training and development programmes
- To assist residents according to their needs and wishes with personal care including washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, continence control and at mealtimes.
- After training, to use equipment provided for moving, handling and weighing residents correctly
- To treat all residents with dignity and respect at all times
- To be the Key Worker for specific residents
- To be responsible when trained, for administering drugs
- To care for residents who are unwell or dying, under supervision.
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive Care Plan Records in accordance with your responsibilities and instructions.
- To attend handover meetings promptly at the beginning of each shift.
Following training act within the legal and regulatory requirements covering care homes, including:-
- Care Standards Act
- Health & Safety requirements
- Fire Regulations.
- Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of SOVA requirements and work within these guidelines at all times.
- Ensure that all visitors should receive a warm and professional welcome. Make sure that any questions received from relatives of residents are answered accurately, referring to a Manager any questions which you cannot answer.
- To assist in providing mental and physical stimulation for residents
- Assist with duties in the dining room, kitchen or laundry duties on an as and when required basis.
- To undertake training as required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role
- Any other duties or variations to the above duties that may be reasonably required from time to time.
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
12 October 2026
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