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As a charity, Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston – outside of providing contractual respite services to the borough – is entirely dependent upon all our supporters, funders and volunteers.

Without your continued support, we would not be able to continue in our mission to provide vital services to those often hard-to-reach families and carers, many of whom sit outside the statutory framework.

Working For Us

If you are interested in volunteering with our organisation, please contact us.

The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering

The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering

‘Volunteering? I’d much rather be doing this than going on cruises!’ says Crossroads Care Trustee Margaret Dangoor who has dedicated her life to the needs of carers. Fiona Mitchell spoke to her to mark the Big Help Out – a community volunteering initiative being held...

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Job Opportunities/Vacancies

We are always looking for new Care Support Workers to join our dynamic team!

Do you want to make a difference?

Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston is committed to improving the lives of carers and the people they care for by providing high-quality respite services and care.

Our highly-trained and caring team makes a direct impact on people’s lives within homes, the community and other settings.

If you are looking to re-enter the workforce, are an experienced support worker or interested in pursuing a career in care, we may be the place for you. Experience and a diploma in care are desirable, but we will provide full training to the right applicants.

We are CQC registered, overall GOOD rating. We are also a “Centre of Excellence”, awarded by the Carers Trust.

What you can expect from us:

  • Pay rates from £13.15 to £14.86 per hour
  • Guaranteed hour contracts and flexible working
  • Minimum visit of 2 hours
  • Regular client base
  • Full induction
  • Support from a designated line manager
  • Paid training
  • Mileage allowance paid
  • Comprehensive health and well-being offer to include:
  • Generous holiday entitlement — with 5 extra days after 5 years
  • Private health care — terms and conditions apply

Please contact us to find out more.

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The Power of Volunteering for Crossroads Care

During Volunteers Week, one of the people who helps to make our Carers Café such a special place to be, volunteer Clare Henderson Roe, tells us why she gives up her time each week to help Crossroads Care What made you start volunteering for Crossroads Care? For many...

Crossroads Care, A Lifeline for Carers

To coincide with Carers Week, Jane shares her experience of caring for her daughter who has a rare chromosomal disorder —and how Crossroads Care supports them both. ‘Few people really understand the isolation, tiredness and stress of being a carer. I look after my...

Finding Support in Caring: John’s Story

To mark Carers Week in June, John reflects on caring for his wife and how Crossroads Care became an important source of support when they moved to a new community. ‘I am a full-time carer for my wife, Monica. We’ve been married for 44 years, and for most of that time...

Team Crossroads Takes on the Turks Head 10K for Unpaid Carers

On Sunday 7th June, ten amazing individuals will take on the Turks Head 10K in Twickenham — running to raise funds for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. With just a few weeks to go, training is well underway, and spirits are high. Among Team Crossroads is our...

Sisters Running the London Marathon for Crossroads!

Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley share why they’re taking on the London Marathon this April — honouring their late father while raising vital funds for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. On 26th April 2026, Joanna and Ella Tilley will take on the 26.2 miles of the...

Caring: The Toughest Challenge of My Life

To mark International Women’s Day, Caitlin Limmer, Crossroads Care Ambassador and director of the Turks Head 10 Fun Run, shares her experience of caring for her husband who is living with Alzheimer’s ‘I’ve run 19 marathons, cycled and swum through many gruelling...

Alice’s Mega Marathon Mission!

Our very own Alice Bailey, Crossroads Caring Café Lead, will be taking on an incredible challenge by running the Manchester Marathon on 19th April.   As if that wasn’t enough, she’ll also be completing two half marathons in the lead-up — the first of which is the...

Finding Calm while Caring

To mark National Stress Awareness Day, one mum shares how Crossroads Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Programme has helped her find calm amid the pressures of caring. ‘When you’re a carer, time to yourself is limited,’ says Janet. ‘I’m a single mum, working...

The Transforming Power of Karate

Here, one mum shares how the life of her son has been transformed by doing karate at the Crossroads Care Saturday Club for children with special educational needs. Before Tomiwa, 13, started attending The Saturday Club, he struggled to communicate and make friends....

Living Well with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s

Here, Twickenham resident Martin Thow shares what it’s like to live with young-onset Alzheimer’s — and how a pioneering Crossroads Care support group is bringing hope, help, and connection to people like him and their carers. ‘When I was first diagnosed with...