Care Assistant

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training and induction

NVQ qualifications funded

EAP

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Lauriem Complete Care in Maidstone/Sittingbourne area is hiring a Care Assistant to provide person-centred support to older adults in their homes across Sittingbourne and Sheerness. This role offers guaranteed hours and flexible patterns to fit your life.

No experience required—full training is provided. You need a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available. Join a local team committed to independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Travel requirements include a full UK driving licence, own car, and business insurance.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

Skills

Driving licence (full UK)

Education

NVQ qualifications

Health & Social Care

Job description

Join Our Care Team in Maidstone – Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours, Apply Now!

Location: Across Medway, Malling, Sevenoaks, Faversham, Gravesend and Swanley, Sittingbourne and Sheerness.

Salary: £13.10 per hour. Additional benefits include enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time compensation for work carried out on public holidays.

Looking for a rewarding career in care?

For over 15 years, Lauriem Complete Care has delivered exceptional, person-centred home care. We make your working day easier with grouped visits, advanced rotas, and minimal gaps between calls within a small, local area. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our mission of enhancing quality of life, independence, and dignity in our community.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Guaranteed hours:Permanent contracts for full-time and part-time roles
• Consistent shift patterns:7 am– 2 pm and4pm–10pm
• Paid training and induction programme, including shadow shifts
• Fully fundedNVQ qualificationsand Health & Social Carefrom day one
• Career development opportunitieswith nationally recognised care certificates
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):Free confidential counselling and tailored supportfor you and up to 5 family members or friends
• Access to Wellbeing Services and Fitness Programmes
• Blue Light Card discounts– up to 60% off high street brands
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme:Earn up to £250per referral (unlimited)

And most importantly,the chance to make a real difference every day

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to older adults across Sittingbourne and Sheerness helping them regain independence in their own homes.

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

No experience needed – full training provided!

What We Are Looking For

• Travel Requirements:This is a community-based role, so a full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential.
• Right to Work:You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently.
• Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends

Be Part of Something That Truly Matters

At Lauriem Complete Care we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers