Care assistant Work, Jobs in Orpington (with Salaries)

Qualified Bank/Sessional Residential Child Care Workers
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd —Orpington
- £13.09 - £14.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Health Care Assistant
LycaHealth —Orpington
- £26,436.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Care Assistant - Bank
Avery Healthcare —Sidcup
- £13.25 an hour
- No experience needed
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Care Assistant – Orpington
Caremark - Home Care in Bromley —Orpington
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Care Assistant
Sanctuary Care —London
- £13.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- No experience needed
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Care Assistant
SCP Recruitment Limited —Sidcup
- Up to £15.15 an hour
- Day shift
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Healthcare Assistant – Wards
Circle Health Group —Orpington
- £24,947 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Children's Residential Care Worker
Esland —Sidcup
- £37,205 - £37,828 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- School
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Care Assistant
Advantage Healthcare Limited —Bromley
- Up to £15.15 an hour
- Day shift
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Care Assistant
Kent Social Care Professionals Limited —Swanley
- £13.20 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Care Assistant
Hartwig Care —London
- £13.11 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Home Care Assistant (Weekday evenings, 4pm to 10pm)
Gracious Care (Holdings) Limited —Orpington
- Part-time
- Paid training
- Annual leave
3d
Care Assistant
Fallowfield Nursing Home —London
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Bank Worker
The Abbeyfield Society —London
- £14.07 an hour
- Night shift
- Remote
- Care plans
- Free parking
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Full Time Support Worker - Young Adult Care
Finefair Ltd —Ilford
- £12.50 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
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Care Assistant
Community Careline Services Bexley Ltd —Sidcup
- £12.71 - £14.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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11d
Home Care Assistant (Weekdays, 8am to 4pm)
Gracious Care (Holdings) Limited —Orpington
- Part-time
- Paid training
- Annual leave
3d
Mobile Care Assistant
McCarthy & Stone —Sidcup
- £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Quick apply
6d
Home Care Assistant (Weekends, 4pm to 10pm)
Gracious Care (Holdings) Limited —Orpington
- Part-time
- Paid training
- Annual leave
3d
Complex Care Assistant
Advantage Healthcare Limited —Orpington
- £15.25 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee discount

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Qualified Bank/Sessional Residential Child Care Workers

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd -
Orpington

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Job details

Zero hours contract
£13.09 - £14.71 an hour

Benefits

Casual dress
Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule
Referral programme

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Experience working with children
IT
Care plans

Full job description

We are recruiting qualified bank workers for our residential children’s home in Orpington, Kent. At Five Rivers Child Care, we provide caring, therapeutic homes for children and young people aged 7–18 who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability. Our residential teams help children feel safe, valued, and supported so they can begin to rebuild their lives. we provide integrated support through residential care, education, and clinical services, and our homes attachment and trauma-informed care model.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced and qualified residential childcare professionals who want the flexibility of bank work while continuing to make a positive difference. Bank and sessional roles at Five Rivers Child Care are described as flexible, zero-hour opportunities that support homes when additional cover is needed, such as during sickness or annual leave.

What you’ll be doing

Providing safe, consistent, and nurturing care to children and young people in a residential setting
Building positive relationships and acting as a dependable role model
Supporting children with routines, activities, appointments, education, and emotional regulation
Contributing to household tasks, record keeping, and the smooth day-to-day running of the home
Working flexibly to provide cover across shifts, including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins where required
Applying your experience and qualification to deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic support

Flexible hours and sleep-ins

As a bank worker, you will work on a flexible, as-needed basis to support the home when additional cover is required. This may include day shifts, evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep-ins. Where sleep-ins are worked, these are paid at £50 per night.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for compassionate, patient, and resilient people who already have experience working with children and young people in a residential childcare setting. You will need strong written, verbal, and IT skills, a good sense of humour, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

To apply, you should hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Child Care (or equivalent) and ideally a full driving licence. You must be aged 19 or over.

Why join Five Rivers?

At Five Rivers Child Care, our purpose is to help children recover from neglect, abuse, trauma, or family breakdown so they can flourish and fulfil their potential. We are a social enterprise with more than 35 years of experience and a strong reputation for therapeutic, child-centred care. our values are Respect, Adaptability, Integrity, Support, and Excellence, and [Five Rivers Child Care]() highlights the importance of trust-building, healthy routines, resilience, and meaningful relationships in residential roles.

We are proud to be an award-winning organisation, recognised for our commitment to developing and supporting our people.

we have been awarded Platinum Investors in People status in recognition of its culture of learning, progression, and reward.

Benefits

Flexible bank working to fit around your availability
£50 per sleep-in where applicable
Ongoing training and development through our Learning & Development Team
Meals provided when on shift
A chance to be part of a respected, therapeutic organisation making a lasting difference

Hours

This is a bank / sessional role with flexible hours offered in line with the needs of the home and your availability.

Interested?

If you are a qualified residential childcare professional looking for flexible work where you can genuinely change lives, we would love to hear from you

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to the appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, paid for by us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Pay: £13.09-£14.71 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Referral programme

Application question(s):

we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Licence/Certification:

Level 3 or Level 5 In Residential Child Care or Equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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