About the Domiciliary Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Croydon

Step into a rewarding role as a Domiciliary Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Croydon, where you’ll provide essential, hands‑on home care that enables adults to stay in the environment they know and love.

Working from clearly written care plans, you’ll deliver a combination of personal care, mobility encouragement, daily household support, meal preparation and companionship that genuinely enhances quality of life.

Beyond the practical tasks, your presence brings security, trust and reassurance.

You’ll empower people to maintain independence and control wherever possible, while helping them manage daily challenges safely and comfortably.

Our flexible scheduling lets you build a rota that works around your personal commitments, offering days, nights, weekends, long shifts or block bookings. With a supportive structure, ongoing communication and clear guidance, you’ll never feel unsupported in your role.

Start dates can be as fast as 48 hours through our streamlined compliance process.

What we offer

Between £13.68 - £21.01/hr
Weekly pay
Bank holiday enhancements
Referral bonuses
Pension contributions
Free scrubs
Free ID badge
Training provided
Reliable Croydon placement availability
24/7 access to managers
Supportive culture focused on wellbeing

What you'll do

Deliver compassionate, client‑focused care at home
Support with personal hygiene and mobility
Prepare meals and encourage hydration
Administer or prompt medication safely
Provide emotional and social support
Keep the environment safe and comfortable
Observe, record and report any health changes

What you'll bring

6+ months experience working as an Domiciliary Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in a healthcare facility
Caring, patient and supportive manner
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Dependable and proactive
Able to support a broad range of care requirements
Committed to respectful, person‑centred care
Those with specialist or enhanced‑care experience encouraged

Apply today

To express your interest in this Domiciliary Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) opening or explore additional career options in Croydon, simply fill out the application form provided here. Don’t forget to attach your CV, as it helps us understand your skills and experience.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

Fill in the form on this page to get started
Our team reviews your details and invites you to open an online account
Enter personal details and select your shift preferences
Upload documents and complete registration/compliance in your account
Apply for your first domiciliary care shifts, often in 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People connects passionate healthcare professionals with meaningful domiciliary care opportunities across Croydon and throughout the UK. We offer strong support, competitive pay, and roles where carers can make a genuine difference.

Acting in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Medicare People functions as a domiciliary care jobs agency and employment agency. In this capacity, we recruit on behalf of our clients, ensuring each placement meets the required standards of suitability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.