Care Professional (Community Care)
£14.50 per hour weekdays | £15.00 per hour weekends
Please note: Crossroads is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Rates include paid travel time
Mileage allowance paid
Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Blackheath, West Bromwich, Wednesbury and Surrounding Areas
Join a trusted local charity supporting people and families across Sandwell for over 35 years.
No previous care experience required: full training, shadowing and ongoing support provided.
Make a Difference in Your Community Every Day
At Crossroads, we have been supporting local people and their families for over 35 years.
We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That is why we are looking for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team and help people remain independent, safe and happy in their own homes.
Whether you already work in care or are considering a new career, we would love to hear from you.
More Than a Job: A Career That Matters
As a Care Professional, you will build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
You will support clients in their own homes with a range of tasks, including:
- Personal care
- Medication support
- Nutrition and hydration
- Continence care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting independence and wellbeing
- Helping people remain connected to their community
No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to improve someone's quality of life.
Why Join Crossroads?
For more than 35 years, Crossroads has been supporting local people to live independently at home. We are proud of our reputation for delivering compassionate, person-centred care and for creating a supportive environment where our Care Professionals feel valued and respected.
We know that outstanding care can only be delivered by people who feel supported, appreciated and able to do their best work.
That's why we offer:
- £14.50 per hour weekdays
- £15.00 per hour weekends
- Paid travel time included within your hourly rate
- Mileage allowance
- Contracted hours available
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Paid induction training
- Paid shadowing with experienced Care Professionals
- Ongoing training and development
- Support to gain recognised Health & Social Care qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Staff recognition and reward programmes
- Uniform, PPE and smartphone provided
What We Are Looking For
You do not need previous care experience to join our team.
What matters most is that you are:
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Reliable and dependable
- A good communicator
- Passionate about helping others
- Willing to learn and develop
- Committed to delivering high-quality care
Experience in care is welcomed but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Ability to travel within your local community
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including some early starts, evenings and alternative weekends
- A caring and compassionate attitude
A Career You Can Be Proud Of
Many of our Care Professionals joined Crossroads with little or no previous care experience and have gone on to build rewarding careers within health and social care.
Whether you are looking for a long-term career in care or a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, Crossroads will provide the training, support and encouragement to help you succeed.
Apply Today
Join a trusted local charity with more than 35 years of experience supporting people across Sandwell and surrounding communities.
Together, we can help people live independently, with dignity and confidence, in the place they call home.
We welcome applications from experienced care staff and from individuals looking to start a rewarding career in care.
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence and own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Sandwell, West Midlands (required)
Work Location: In person
