Care Assistant

About Us
Right At Home Croydon to Caterham is a friendly provider of domiciliary care. We are supportive, social, and inclusive. Our goal is to provide the best quality care with a carefully selected and well-trained team. We are looking for friendly, reliable, and caring team members who really want to make a difference.

• We are a provider of care in our clients' homes; we are NOT A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME.
• We do need carers who live close to our clients, so you MUST live locally to South Croydon.
• You must be a car driver with regular access to a car, so you can maximise your caring and minimise your travelling.
• We are looking for team members to work:
  • Weekdays around 3-5 mornings, 1-2 evenings during the week and
  • Regular weekend work (every other). It is possible to have an extra day off in the week following weekend working.
• GUARANTEED hours contracts are available.

Our Work Environment Includes:

• Paid On-the-job training and Paid induction training
• Flexible working hours
• Great pay and benefits
• Guaranteed hours contracts (subject to availability and qualifying period)
• Safe work environment
• Regular social events
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities

Job Summary:
We are seeking compassionate carers to provide essential assistance to individuals in the community in their own homes; we are a domiciliary care provider. An ideal candidate has a caring nature, is patient, reliable, communicates well, and has a car.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders in their own home.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Help with light housekeeping tasks and maintain a safe environment.
• Sometimes accompany clients to appointments or outings as needed.
• Monitor and report any changes in client's health or behaviour.

Requirements:

• Caring nature
• Reliability
• Our working patterns are:
  • Mornings starting from 07:45 am until 1 pm or 2 pm.
  • Evenings starting at around 4:00 pm until around 09:30 pm.
• We need carers able to do a variety of shifts, including 3-5 mornings, 1-2 evenings, and regular weekends.
• Willingness to learn new skills, with full paid training given.
• Ability to drive and have access to a car (Non-drivers will be rejected, no exceptions).
• Good communication skills and a compassionate attitude towards those in need.
• Join our team of dedicated caregivers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
• You must live locally in South Croydon, Addington, Shirley, Addiscombe, or Purley and Coulsdon so you can maximise your earnings and minimise your travelling!

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.30-£15.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme

Application Question(s):

• Please provide the first 4 digits from your postcode (Essential).
• Do you require Sponsorship (as we cannot provide this)?

Language:

• Good English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and regular use of a driveable car (required)

Work Authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road