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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.

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

 

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 £12.30 to £13.90 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.

Volunteers/Fundraising

The generous support of organisations and individuals makes it possible for our organisation to continue providing high quality services to carers.

Become A Friend of Crossroads

And help us in the following ways:

Fundraise for us

Local fundraising and community support is an excellent way of giving back and investing in your local community, whether as an individual or collectively, a team or an organisation. Some of the ways that people and groups support us include:

3 peaks challenge
5km Bushy Walk
Richmond Walk
Cares Thames Walk
The Great River Race

Download Friends of Crossroads Care Form

Other Fundraising Ideas

From a pub quiz to asking for donations at your own celebrations, here are some practical fundraising suggestions to get you started.

Coffee morning: bake some cupcakes and host your own morning tea
Personal events: weddings and birthday parties, for example, offer easy and successful fundraising opportunities. Why not ask for gifts to be made into donations to Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston?
Pub quizzes: a fun way to raise money. Get your friends and family down to your local and ask each team to pay to enter
Fun run or walk: get fit and raise money at the same time. It could be 3km, 5km or a mini-marathon
Golf day: arrange with your local golf club to hold a golf day. See how many balls can be potted while raising money!
Love to cycle? Arrange a London to Surrey bike ride event to help raise awareness and funds for us.

Every penny makes a difference and directly affects the lives of carers and the people they care for.

Easy Fundraising

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be collecting free donations for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston?
There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, Trainline and Sainsbury’s – it doesn’t cost you a penny extra!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Head to www.easyfundraising.org.uk and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easy fundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!

There are no catches or hidden charges and Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston would be really grateful for your donations.

Thank you for your support

Become a Friend of Crossroads

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

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

The generous support of organisations and individuals makes it possible for our organisation to continue providing high quality services to carers.

Financial Support

A charity, Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston welcome all forms of donations, no matter how big or small. Each and every individual donation will help us to improve the lives of carers.

Visit our donation page for more information.

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