Care Assistant (Days) based at Hall Grange, Croydon

MHA; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

DBS checks

Counselling support

Career progression

Induction & training

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Care Assistant (Days) at Hall Grange, Croydon. The role focuses on providing personal and social care to residents, upholding dignity and promoting independence with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

You will join a supportive team in a home with strong values. Expect a flexible rota (weekends), a thorough induction, ongoing training, DBS support, and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Commitment to dignity and independence for residents.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a rota.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care per care plans, promoting wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health and safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Dignity of care

Education

Social care Level 1/2

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) based at Hall Grange, Croydon

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.

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:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).


• 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

Hall Grange is a unique and characterful home where colleagues feel part of a close-knit community with a shared commitment to supporting older people. Its rich history and stunning surroundings create a special backdrop for meaningful work.

Colleagues value the supportive team culture, where everyone works collaboratively to provide thoughtful, person-centred care. The home’s long-standing connection to the local community and MHA’s charitable foundations give colleagues a strong sense of purpose and pride.

For job seekers looking for a role that blends heritage, compassion and teamwork, Hall Grange offers a meaningful and inspiring place to grow.

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.