Care Assistant

Job Description

Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant at Hazlehurst Court in Catford.

We're recruiting full and part-time Carers to support our residents in their own homes and join our dedicated team.

Are you kind, people-focused, and passionate about making a difference? This could be the perfect role for you — no experience required for Care Assistants.

Our Extra Care units provide a safe, independent living environment where residents can come and go as they please, with our staff on hand to support their daily living needs.

• Part-time and full-time roles available
• Shift patterns: 07:30–14:00 and 16:00–21:30
• Must be available and flexible to work either shift
• Strong communication skills
• Confident using technology and digital systems

What you’ll do as a Care Assistant: Support residents with personal care (including continence, washing, dressing), medication management, meal preparation, and light domestic tasks. Most importantly, you’ll provide companionship, reassurance, and comfort that enhances their quality of life.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Access to our WeCare benefits & discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs — 50% of our salaried roles are promoted internally
• Wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and glasses contribution
• £500 referral bonus through Care Friends

If you’re looking for a truly rewarding role where your presence brings comfort, safety, and joy to others — apply today.

Please note: This role is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Due to the provision of intimate care, this vacancy is restricted to women only.

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• Department: Community Care
• Branch: South West London
• Compensation: GBP 14.8 - GBP 14.8 - hourly