Do you want to make a difference to the lives of our residents while developing valuable skills and experience in social care?
We're looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated individuals to join our team at Chichester Road is a CQC-registered care home and support residents to live with dignity, independence and wellbeing
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering hands-on personal care and support to residents, helping them to live safely, comfortably and with dignity.
You will work as part of a supportive team to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care in line with their individual support plans.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing personal care and physical support to residents, including assistance with washing, dressing, mobility and daily living tasks.
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Supporting residents to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence in a safe care environment.
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Encouraging and enabling residents to access health, social and personal care services.
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Supporting residents with day-to-day routines and promoting choice, dignity and respect at all times.
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Working in line with individual care and support plans that reflect residents’ recovery goals, identity and needs.
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Observing, recording and reporting changes in residents’ physical or mental health to senior staff.
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Supporting a clean, safe and welcoming environment in line with CQC standards and organisational policies.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues, including Support Workers, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
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Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
The service operates on a 24/7 rota basis, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service.
About You
We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking and compassionate individual who is committed to delivering high standards of care.
You should be able to respond appropriately and calmly to a range of needs within a diverse resident group.
You will also have:
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A caring, respectful and non-judgemental approach.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to work a 24/7 rota, including sleep-in shifts.
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An understanding of or interest in supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, substance misuse and mental health conditions.
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A commitment to safeguarding, dignity, equality and inclusion.
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A willingness to learn and undertake training and development.
Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. We value the right attitude, compassion and commitment to supporting others.
Why Join Us?
At Chichester Road, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team working to improve the lives of people with complex needs. Every day brings the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to build a meaningful career in social care, we would love to hear from you.
Not sure if you meet every requirement? Please apply anyway — we value potential, compassion and willingness to learn as much as experience.
St Mungo’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 31st August 2026
Interview and assessments on: 18th September 2026
Interested in becoming a locum worker?
We are also looking for locum Care Assistants to join our bank of staff. If you would like to be considered as a locum, please continue to apply and state this within the supporting statement section.
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
3 Thomas More Square, Tower Hill, London, E1W 1YW
Telephone: 02038566000
