Home Care Worker – Croydon
£12.71 per hour
Availability: Flexible shifts available (Full-time, part-time, and weekend roles) with paid holidays.
We offer flexible working hours but have particularly high demand during the following times:
- Weekday 7am – 9pm
- Weekends all hours
Experience and training: Previous experience not required (but advantageous). Full training & support provided.
Community-based across London (Visiting clients in their own homes).
All that we ask is that you are: caring, compassionate, resilient, patient and enjoy interacting with and helping others.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate, legible records and use our mobile monitoring system.
- A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory care.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Willingness to complete NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (if not already held)
- Subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Manual Handling (Training provided)
Additional requirements
· Pass a DBS Check
· Ideal to have full UK driving licence holder and have access to a car that you can use for work (not essential)
· COVID-19 Considerations: Full PPE (mask, gloves, visor, aprons, hand sanitiser) provided
(Please note that we are NOT responding to any applicants who don't reside in South London, United Kingdom).
We Are
New Horizon Homecare is a premium domiciliary care agency, providing high quality and much-needed support to vulnerable people with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal care, domestic services, shopping, and companionship, to allow them to live independently and remain in their own homes. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join our team in Croydon, South London.
About the role
We are seeking compassionate individuals to support our service users in living safely and independently at home. You will be responsible for providing high-quality personal care, assisting with medication, and helping with domestic tasks like meal preparation and light housekeeping. Most importantly, you will be a friendly face and a source of vital social contact for those who live alone.
What will you be doing?
Our Care Assistants work within the Croydon community enabling our service users to live independently in their own homes. Typical support can include personal care and hygiene, food preparation, administering medication, shopping, and collecting prescriptions, light housework & other domestic chores, companionship, and social support.
Who are we looking for?
We need warm, calm, patient, hard-working, and resourceful professionals. You are organized, an excellent communicator, and comfortable in community-based environments. You understand the challenges faced by elderly or disabled individuals and commit to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
You think quickly on your feet, stay calm under stress, and are 100% committed to improving vulnerable people's quality of life. This role suits someone with personal or professional caregiving experience seeking a rewarding way to use their skills. You must live locally in Croydon, South London.
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay from £12.71 per hour.
- 28 days paid holidays including Bank holidays
- Flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle.
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- Pro-rated holiday pay
- Optional pension scheme
- Ongoing training and support from our friendly and dedicated management team
- Career development opportunities: Fully funded NVQ Level 2 training and career progression
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do have Full UK Driver's License and own car?
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- London, Greater London (preferred)
Work Location: In person
