Care Assistant

Porthaven Care Homes; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavell Park Care Home in Maidstone, part of Porthaven Care Homes, is seeking a Care Assistant for full-time days (36 hours weekly, 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm) with alternative weekends.

You will care for residents, supporting with daily living activities, meals and personal care, while promoting dignity and independence. DBS check and right to work in the United Kingdom are required; full training is provided. Bank contracts available with zero hours options.

Qualifications

• Care role in health and social care environment.
• DBS check and right to work in the United Kingdom required.

Responsibilities

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion.

Job description

Cavell Park Care Home, Sittingbourne Rd, Maidstone ME14 3EN

Full Time DAYS Position - 36hrs Weekly Contracted - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

BANK Contracts Available - Zero Hours - 8am to 8pm Shifts - Weekend Flexibility

Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health and social care but don't yet have the experience?

Are you an experienced Care Assistant searching for a warm, supportive, and caring environment?

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you will make a real difference in people's lives every day with a rewarding career. You will care for our residents as though they are your own family, ensuring the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing. Daily responsibilities in this role include:

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including; washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

About You:

Whether you're new to the care sector or bring previous experience, a role at Porthaven Care Homes offers a truly rewarding and fulfilling career.

We're currently looking for a Care Assistant who is:

• Cheerful, caring, and naturally compassionate
• Reliable, with the flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Eager to learn and grow — full training and ongoing development is provided by our dedicated Learning & Development team
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Respectful and understanding of each individual's unique needs

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

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