About the Role
We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Riverlee in London. We offer a supportive culture that helps you thrive, grow, and be recognized for the difference you make. As a not-for-profit organization, every penny we make goes back into our people and our homes.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents
- Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans
- Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities
- Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues every day
Requirements
- Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home
- Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations
- Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must pass safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed
Skills
- No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need
Location
- Franklin Place, Greenwich, London, SE13 7QT
Work Type
- Part Time
- Full Time
Experience Level
- No experience needed
Salary/Compensations
- £13.80 per hour
Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
- Contributory pension
- CQC inspection bonus
- Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training
- Ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Flexible working options
- Free meals dependant on shift duration
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary sacrifice arrangements
About the Company
- We are Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home, part of Sanctuary Care.
- We are proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit.
- We are an award-winning team, proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Equal Opportunity
- Inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
