Care Assistant

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mungo’s is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support residents at a 24/7 care home in London. You will provide hands-on personal care, support daily living tasks and help residents live with dignity and independence.

You will work as part of a caring team, following individual support plans, maintaining health and safety, and promoting wellbeing. Training will be provided to develop skills and confidence in this diverse setting.

Qualifications

• 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 a caring, respectful and non-judgemental approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to work a 24/7 rota, including sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and physical support to residents, including washing, dressing, mobility and daily living tasks.
• Supporting residents to maintain health, wellbeing and independence in a safe care environment.
• Encouraging and enabling residents to access health, social and personal care services.
• Supporting residents with day-to-day routines while promoting dignity and respect.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ health to senior staff.
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment in line with policies and standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Promoting safeguarding, equality and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Interest in complex needs

Safeguarding & inclusion

Willingness to learn

Job description

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:

• Providing personal care and physical support to residents, including assistance with washing, dressing, mobility and daily living tasks.
• Supporting residents to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence in a safe care environment.
• Encouraging and enabling residents to access health, social and personal care services.
• Supporting residents with day‑to‑day routines and promoting choice, dignity and respect at all times.
• Working in line with individual care and support plans that reflect residents’ recovery goals, identity and needs.
• Observing, recording and reporting changes in residents’ physical or mental health to senior staff.
• Supporting a clean, safe and welcoming environment in line with CQC standards and organisational policies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, including Support Workers, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• 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:

• A caring, respectful and non‑judgemental approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to work a 24/7 rota, including sleep‑in shifts.
• An understanding of or interest in supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, substance misuse and mental health conditions.
• A commitment to safeguarding, dignity, equality and inclusion.
• 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.