Care Assistant

1 week ago

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Methodist Homes (MHA) Full time £17,000 - £25,000 per year

Care Assistant (Days) based at Hall Grange, Croydon

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: £14.49 per hour

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. You will help maintain an atmosphere and practice of care that reflects MHA's values of mutual respect and concern for the individual.

What you will do

  • Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions
  • Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
  • Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
  • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

About you

You will bring:

  • Respect and sensitivity for older people
  • A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A caring nature with patience and empathy
  • Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
  • Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.

Why join MHA?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. You will work alongside motivated colleagues in an environment of teamwork and trust, while also having fun.

At MHA, we believe this is more than just a job. It is a career to be proud of, where every day you can make a positive difference.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary, you will enjoy:

  • Pension scheme
  • Free DBS checks and uniform
  • Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
  • Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
  • Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
  • A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
  • Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
  • Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues.

About the home

Hall Grange care home in Croydon

It would be hard to imagine another residential and dementia care home quite like MHAs Hall Grange.

For the grandeur of the property. For the uniqueness of the place. But above all, for the warmth and compassion of the people. Many of whom have dedicated decades of their careers to supporting the individuals living here.

Nestled on a quiet road in an affluent area of Croydon, Hall Grange has been at the heart of our local community for more than 60 years. Occupying the site of an old Victorian house, many of our residents share their childhood stories of the site and its breathtaking surroundings, overlooking Shirley Common and embraced by The Wilderness gardens.

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