Housing 21 • South East, UK TW16 6RX
About this role
Hours
Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm. We are looking for several staff members to work 7 hours, 14 hours or 21 hours per week.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people? Want great benefits, flexible working and learning and development opportunities to boot? You’ll fit in well here.
We’re growing. Quickly and we’re constantly looking for ways to make things better, always putting our residents and people at the heart of what we do.
We have big ambitions and are looking for superstars to join us.
Within the role of a Day Care Assistant, you will contribute to the effective and efficient function of the day centre, to the highest standards, by providing a day care service which meets with the physical, social, emotional recreational and therapeutic needs of older people.
You will assist in meeting the needs of the service users through the provision of personal care, promotion of dependence and working in conjunction with the service users.
To qualify for the role, you will have
Experience of working with vulnerable people
Experience of working with people with various support needs
Experience of working constructively as part of a team
GCSE or equivalent standard in English and Maths
NVQ Level 2 accreditation or willingness to learn
Knowledge of issues that affect older people
Knowledge of issues related to health & safety at work in service delivery
Knowledge of legislation surrounding care provision and older peoples’ issues (desirable)
The benefits
At Housing 21 we’re proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider by actively recognising the importance of our customer-facing employees and rewarding them accordingly.
You will receive
Holiday pay
Occupational Sick Pay
Occupational Maternity/Paternity Pay
Health Cash Plan
Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure)
Car lease scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Support to progress and develop
If you require more information before applying for this role, please see the attached job profile.
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.
Closing date for applications 31 May 2026.
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.