Care Assistant - Nights

Sterling Cross Trading LLP; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Maidstone is looking for a Care Assistant to deliver first-class care in a modern, purpose-built residential home. In this role, you will support residents with their daily personal needs and encourage them to maintain independence. Responsibilities include developing personalized care plans and engaging residents in meaningful activities. Candidates should possess empathy, strong communication skills, and a reliable, flexible attitude. The position offers various benefits, including wage access, career training, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Access wages anytime via Wagestream

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Career development and training

In-store and online discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Empathetic, caring and patient.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and a strong team player.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.
• Flexible to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to residents.
• Help residents with daily care and personal needs.
• Assist with mealtimes and mobility.
• Support the development of personalised care plans.
• Encourage residents to engage in meaningful activities.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Job description

Are you passionate about providing first‑class care?

Join a caring, award‑winning care provider as a Care Assistant at a purpose‑built residential home in Maidstone.

You’ll provide hands‑on, person‑centred support in a friendly and modern environment, helping residents with their daily care, personal needs and meaningful activities.

In this role, you’ll help residents maintain as much independence as possible – supporting with personal care, mealtimes, mobility and encouraging them to live engaging, active lives.

As a Care Assistant you will work with the team to develop personalised care plans, identify each person’s unique goals, and support them to do things that matter most to them.

Person specification

• Empathetic, caring and patient
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and a strong team player
• Willingness to learn and undergo training
• Flexible to work alternate weekends

Benefits:

• Access your wages at any time via Wagestream
• Bank holiday pay enhancements
• Career development and training including apprenticeship opportunities
• In‑store and online discounts
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Wellbeing support (e.g., mental health resources)