Care Assistant

London Care; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Tonbridge is seeking a compassionate carer to provide support for a client with diabetes and epilepsy. The role requires strong communication skills and a focus on fostering independence while ensuring safety. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the care sector and be able to assist with daily activities and community engagement. This position offers benefits such as maternity/paternity leave and paid annual leave.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is essential, especially with complex needs.
• Strong observation skills to monitor diabetes and epilepsy.
• Good communication and listening skills to support emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Build trust while respecting the client's independence.
• Support the client in maintaining her home environment.
• Assist in escorting the client to community activities.

Skills

Experience with Diabetes

Administering Medication

Moving & Handling Equipment

Job description

Shifts Available: Days only - 3 x 4 hour shifts (Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am - 2pm)

What we offer

Maidstone Complex SCP is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings.

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What you’ll get

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

Job Description

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a calm, patient, and empathetic carer who can build trust while respecting the client’s independence. The ideal candidate will have strong observation skills to monitor her diabetes and epilepsy, with confidence in responding to emergencies.

Good communication and listening skills are essential to support her emotional wellbeing, manage anxiety, and provide reassurance in social situations. The carer should be encouraging and supportive in helping the client maintain her home environment, while also being reliable, safety-conscious, and confident escorting her to community activities to ensure she feels secure while engaging in hobbies she enjoys.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in the care sector is essential, especially when it comes to the following complex needs:

• Experience with Diabetes
• Administering Medication
• Moving & Handling Equipment

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity.