Care Assistant - Nights in Maidstone)

Sterling Cross Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant for their residential home in Maidstone, England. You will deliver person-centred care, aiding residents with daily activities and personal needs. Responsibilities include developing personalized care plans and encouraging independence. Ideal candidates are empathetic, reliable, and willing to learn. The role offers flexible working hours, with benefits like wage access through Wagestream and career development opportunities.

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)

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, person-centred support in daily care.
• Help residents maintain independence in personal care and mobility.
• Develop personalised care plans to meet individual goals.

Skills

Empathetic, caring and patient

Good communication skills

Reliable and a strong team player

Willingness to learn and undergo training

Flexible to work alternate weekends

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)