Care Assistant

Lovett Care Group; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend referral scheme

Job summary

Lovett Care Limited's Kings Hill Care Home is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily needs, promoting dignity and independence within a warm team. You’ll assist with personal care, daily routines and social activities to create a safe and respectful environment.

The role is a 39.38-hour contract at £13.50 per hour on a two-week rolling rota that includes every other weekend. Start date targeted for early July 2026, with a simple interview process and clear

Qualifications

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment.
• Care certificate or equivalent (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• Evidence of good care practices relating to the care of older people.
• Knowledge of the 6 principles of care in residential/nursing settings.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Self-motivation and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults.

Skills

Care experience

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Care principles

Education

Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant who wants more than just a job — someone who values teamwork, work/life balance, and the opportunity to genuinely improve people’s lives. You’ll be supporting residents with their day-to-day needs, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing while being part of a caring and supportive team.

In this role, you’ll assist residents with personal care, daily routines, and social activities, helping to create a comfortable and positive environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and valued.

This is a 39.38-hour contract at £13.50 per hour, working a 2-week rolling rota that includes every other weekend:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

You’ll benefit from a consistent schedule, a strong team around you, and the chance to build meaningful relationships with residents while making a real impact every day.

Our interview process is simple and friendly — a single visit with an informal interview, giving you the chance to meet the team and see if the role is right for you.

About kings Hill

Kings Hill Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built care facility set in one of Kent’s most thoughtfully designed modern villages. Opening in July 2026, the home has been created from the ground up to support 78 residents with a wide range of needs, including residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. Every aspect of the home reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional standards of safety, comfort and personalised support, enhanced by innovative technology and thoughtfully designed spaces.

Situated in the heart of Kings Hill—a thriving community known for its green spaces, safe walkways and strong neighbourhood spirit—the home will be woven into village life. Light, bright and welcoming, the building has been designed to maximise natural light and views of the beautifully landscaped gardens, with spacious balconies providing calm outdoor areas for residents to enjoy.

Potential start date is 7th July 2026

Role Responsibilities:

• To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person centred way.
• Support residents to enjoya good qualityof life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assistresidents in all aspects of their physical,emotionaland spiritual care needsin line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to youefficientlyand effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holderis responsible foror comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable
• Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment
• Evidence ofgood carepractice knowledge relating to the care of older people
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

0745 - 2000 (3 days one week, 4 the following week including alternate weekend working)