Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

DBS paid

Job summary

Mayflower Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is recruiting a Care Assistant to provide person-centred care across three floors. You will support residents with daily living, personal care, mobility and nutrition, following care plans and reporting changes in condition.

Full training and ongoing development are provided, with shifts between 23 and 46 hours per week and a rate of £13.32 per hour. The role emphasises dignity, respect and wellbeing in a warm team environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliability and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support: personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and monitor changes in condition, contributing to safe, responsive care.
• Create a warm, respectful environment as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliable attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Mayflower Care Home is set across three dedicated floors, each tailored to residents individual needs. The ground floor supports general nursing needs and people living with later-stage dementia. The second floor provides enhanced support for residents who may experience more challenging behaviours, including increased 1:1 time where required. The top floor supports a mix of dementia and mental health needs, caring for residents who may present with more complex, advanced challenges.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.32 per hour
• Contracted to 23-46 hours per week
• Paid DBS pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for.

This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About Us

Mayflower Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.