Part-time Care Worker at Housing 21

The Vacancy

Are you looking for a career that’s both rewarding and offers opportunities to develop, but dread the thought of a desk job?

Are you a people person who can strike up a conversation with anyone?
Do you want to finish work knowing you’ve made a real difference to someone’s life?

If this sounds like you – this opportunity could be the perfect match.

As a Care Worker with Housing 21, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team working together to support residents. There’s no travelling between calls, as residents live independently in their own apartments within the scheme, which also includes communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros, and hair salons.

Working with familiar residents and colleagues daily helps build strong relationships and a sense of community. The organisation has developed its offer to help Care Workers feel valued and supported, distinguishing itself from the wider care sector.

• Employer: Housing 21
• Job Title: Care Worker
• Location: United Kingdom
• Salary: £11,11.31 per annum
• Job Type: Part-time
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Weekend work, early or late shifts, potential for increased contract

Care Worker Benefits

• Paid hourly, not per job: £13.32/hour (full-time equivalent £24,306 per annum, based on 35 hours/week)

• Holiday Pay

• Occupational Sick Pay

• Maternity Pay

• Access to a Health Cash Plan

• Support to achieve relevant qualifications

• Opportunity to join the Extra Care Academy for training and progression into management

Is It For Me?

No prior experience or qualifications are needed — just a positive attitude and a kind manner. If you’ve ever cared for a relative, helped a neighbour, raised children, or assisted others in any way, you may already have the qualities needed.

Training and recognised qualifications are provided. The Extra Care Academy offers a pathway to management roles, and many current Managers and Assistant Managers began as Care Workers.

What You Need

• Kindness and friendliness

• Good written and verbal English skills

• Commitment to further training

• A genuine desire to help people

• Reliability and flexibility

• Initiative

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

About the Role

Care needs may vary, but the commitment to high standards remains the same. Care Workers are a vital part of residents’ lives — offering a friendly face and simple yet meaningful daily support.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting with laundry, shopping, cleaning, and financial tasks

• Preparing meals, drinks, and snacks

• Encouraging residents to follow care plans

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, medication, bedtime routines)

• Promoting well-being and communicating progress to managers and agencies

Employee Benefits

• Holiday Pay

• Occupational Sick Pay

• Occupational Maternity Pay

• Health Cash Plan

• Blue Light Card (retail, hospitality, leisure discounts)

• Car Lease Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Uniform provided

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 50p hourly enhancement for all Level 2

• Training and development for career progression

Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure checks, references, and induction training.

Application Details

• Closing Date: 27 July 2025

• Interview Date: 29 July 2025

Note: The advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

About Housing 21

Housing 21 puts people at the heart of everything. All Extra Care employees receive benefits such as occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay, and access to the Blue Light Card.

The organisation values and invests in its staff, offering opportunities to grow. Housing 21 holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor.

With flexible working, career development via the Extra Care Academy, and salaries that could reach £50,000, Housing 21 offers a supportive and empowering work culture. A career in care here means making a real difference while supporting residents to live independently in their homes.

How to Apply

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