Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Healthcare - Croydon

Are you an Aspiring Psychologist looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs?Do you want to build valuable experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, or mental health training?Role: Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching AssistantPay: £90 - £105 per dayContract: Full-time/Part time | Monday - Friday | Term Time OnlyLength: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic YearStart Date: September 2026Location: CroydonWe are recruiting a dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist Special School based in Croydon.This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in psychology, educational psychology, mental health support, or therapy. You will gain practical experience supporting children with complex additional needs in a structured and supportive environment.The school supports pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs. You will work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals and external specialists while developing key skills relevant to psychology and child development.Key Responsibilities Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs Supporting small groups with learning and engagement Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support Monitoring and recording pupil progress Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured timesIdeal Candidate Aspiring Psychologist, undergrad or recent graduate interested in psychology Passionate about child development and supporting pupils with SEN Patient, empathetic and resilient Experience in a school, care, support or youth setting (desirable) Able to commit to a full-time role in CroydonWhat's in it for you Hands-on experience in a Special School setting Exposure to SEN, behaviour support and specialist interventions Excellent experience for future psychology or mental health training* Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience supporting children while preparing for a future career in psychology or mental health.If you are an Aspiring Psychologist ready to gain practical experience in a Special School in Croydon, apply today!TPBN1_UKTJ

Awake Night Carer (Weekdays / Weekend / Evenings / Nights) \n Location: Lindsay Court, 2 Eden Road, Croydon, CR0 1HA \n Shifts: 9 pm to 9 am; 84 hours a fortnight on a rota basis (includes 45-minute paid break) \n Salary: £14.99 rising to £15.51 per hour \n Join Our Team – Awake Night Carer role available! \n Eldon Housing are looking for a dedicated Carer to join our Extra Care sheltered housing scheme in Croydon on a permanent contract as an Awake Night Carer, working night shifts. If you have the experience, we want to hear from you! \n About Us \n Eldon Housing is an established provider of Sheltered Housing and Facilities Management Services. We are proud to provide high standards of service to older people, with a strong reputation for delivering safe, comfortable and supportive homes. \n As a Carer you will be passionate about providing the very best care to our tenants. \n What you’ll be doing \n You will be responsible for providing overnight care duties to tenants including assisting the tenants with personal care and medication when needed, carrying out welfare checks, ensuring accurate records are maintained and promoting a safe and secure environment throughout the night. \n As someone who is truly caring, you will make sure that all the tenants’ general wellbeing and independence is at the heart of everything you do, giving them choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care. \n What you’ll need \n You will have at least an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent / working towards this) and/or the Care Certificate with excellent communication skills. Above all you will be passionate and caring with a professional attitude to work and a genuine belief in providing the best possible care to our tenants. \n What we will offer in return: \n\n • Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year after a qualifying 6-month review period.\n, • Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service.\n, • Company Pension Scheme.\n, • Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award.\n, • Additional holiday for qualifying service.\n, • A comprehensive induction and training programme with on-going and development.\n\n An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required, as well as screening on full employment history, including references. \n Eldon Housing promotes Equality and Diversity. \n Benefits: \n\n • Company pension\n, • On-site parking\n, • Referral programme\n\n Experience: \n\n • Support Worker / Carer: 1 year (preferred)\n\n Work Location: In person

School Caretaker required in a SEN school in Croydon \n School Caretaker required in Croydon \n At Engage Education Services, we’re currently recruiting for a School Caretaker in Croydon. They are looking for an experienced School Caretaker with experience managing a School campus. \n Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, temp - perm. \n Our Engage Education Services team specialises in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities. \n About the role \n As a School Caretaker, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to: \n Perform general cleaning tasks to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in assigned areas \n Security work, overseeing the main gate at break and lunch time \n Painting and decorating \n Empty trash cans and replace liners \n Replenish supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap \n General maintenance work \n Health & safety checks \n About you \n Experience working within a school environment \n A valid DBS on the DBS update service \n Be available to interview and start immediately \n About us \n We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency. \n Get paid in line with AWR \n Your own dedicated consultant \n Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends! \n Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners \n How to apply \n You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification. \n If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. \n All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided. \n By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Child Support Workers to join our growing agency team supporting children and young people across residential childrens homes and supported accommodation settings. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while benefiting from flexible ag... ZIPC1_UKTJ

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support WorkerLocation: CroydonStart Date: September 2026Full-Time | Monday - FridayAll-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 yearsPay rate: £95 - £105 per day \n Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Croydon?We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Croydon seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. \n We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty Trauma-informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Behaviour support or intervention roles Community outreach or support intervention programmes Sports coaching or activity-based youth engagement \n This role suits individuals who bring real-world understanding, patience, and consistency. Many of our students in Croydon have experienced disruption, instability, or trauma, and need adults who can provide structure, boundaries, and genuine care. \n What we're looking for: Strong relationship-building skills Calm, confident approach to behaviour management Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people A team player with a proactive mindset* Urban-minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students \n What you'll be doing: Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour Acting as a positive role model and mentor Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies* Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals \n This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Croydon re-engage with education and their futures.If you have the experience, resilience, and drive to support vulnerable young people in an urban SEMH setting, we want to hear from you. \n

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manage

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Start your journey in a rewarding career, Join Komplex Care! – empowering people with complex needs to lead enriched, independent lives with dignity and purpose Position: Paediatric Healthcare Assistant Location: Croydon Pay rate: £14.50 per hour Shifts: Waking Nights Note: At present, we’re only able to progress applications from candidates who hold existing work authorisation for the UK. About Us: Komplex Care stands at the forefront of national care provision, delivering high-quality, nurse-led, person-centred care in the comfort of our clients' homes. We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge. We strive to provide tailored complex care with a personal touch. Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to lead fulfilling, independent, and dignified lives. Every client receives dedicated attention from their own Operations Manager and Registered Nurse, ensuring continuity, compassion, and the highest standards of care in their preferred environment. We are equally committed to our team, offering meaningful training, continuous support, and genuine opportunities for career development. About the Role: As a Paediatric Healthcare Assistant at Komplex Care, you’ll be providing care and support to a client, whose individual needs includes: • Cerebral Palsy, • Non-mobile, • NG Fed, • Multiple Disabilies, • Personal Care, • Medication Administration What We Offer: • 24/7 GP access for you, your partner, and children (up to 18) – because health should never be on hold, • Free mental health support for you, your partner, and children (up to 18) – support should be easy to access, • Life insurance – peace of mind when it matters most, • Home life advice line – everyday guidance when life gets tricky, • Career development – helping you grow, • Wellbeing videos and guided meditations – take a breather anytime, • Earn points for staying active – turn healthy habits into real rewards, • Vouchers for Amazon, Tesco, Nike and more – treat yourself or someone you love, • Up to 33% off gym memberships – save money while staying active, • Employee of the Month – be recognised and win a £50 voucher Qualifications: • Level 2 or 3 NVQ/QCF in health care is desirable.