Care Assistant in Maidstone

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in the UK is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates should be naturally caring, calm under pressure, and have a valid driving licence. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Paid training and qualifications

Career growth opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card access

Exclusive app access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind.
• Calm under pressure.
• Ready to learn with support from day one.
• Happy to communicate and share jokes.
• Driving licence and vehicle access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support for daily activities.
• Assist clients with personal care and medications.
• Help with meal preparation and light housework.
• Ensure safety and independence for clients.
• Develop relationships to combat loneliness.

Skills

Caring and kind nature

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Driving licence and vehicle access

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant – Make Every Moment Matter

Location: Maidstone + Nearby Areas

Pay: £12.77 per hour + Paid Mileage. £13.27 per hour at weekends.

Hours: Flexible shifts to suit you (Full-Time, Part-Time, Evenings & Weekends)

Why This Role Will Hug Your Soul (And Boost Your Bank Account)

Local Work + Paid Mileage – No more long commutes or dry sandwiches in car parks

You Choose Your Hours – Work that fits around your life

Paid Training + Real Qualifications – We invest in you

Career Growth – Fancy becoming a team leader or manager? We’ll help you get there

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay – We support your family as much as you support ours

Refer a Friend – Earn £300 – Just for recommending someone as fabulous as you

Blue Light Card Access – Flash it for discounts at top UK brands

Exclusive App Access – Stay connected, informed, and organised

Cycle to Work Scheme – Save cash, stay fit, be smug

What You’ll Actually Do (The Life-Changing Bit)

• Be a warm, reliable face in someone’s day
• Support clients with washing, dressing, and taking medication
• Help with meals, light housework, and errands
• Provide real companionship — because loneliness is a beast
• Keep people safe, independent, and happy in their own homes

Qualifications

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are…

• Naturally caring and kind (you make tea for guests without asking)
• Calm under pressure
• Ready to learn — we’ve got your back from Day One
• Happy to chat, smile, and share the occasional terrible joke
• Driving licence + access to a vehicle? Even better.

Additional Information

No CV? No Drama.

Book an interview online at a time that suits you — zero faff, all welcome.

This Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Mission.

With over 20,000 carers across the UK, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest care company — and we’re just getting started. Join us in rewriting the future of care.

APPLY NOW – Don’t scroll past purpose.

You bring the heart. We’ll bring the training, perks, and unstoppable support.

Together? We make magic happen.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers