Care Assistant / Support Worker

PROXYCARE LIMITED; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Maidstone seeks a Care Assistant / Support Worker to provide high-quality care to residents. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work both independently and within a team, and have at least 6 months of relevant experience in the UK care sector. The role offers competitive pay and flexible working hours, with mandatory training provided.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Free mandatory training

Ongoing professional maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the care sector within the UK.
• Evidence of Manual Handling, First Aid, Health & Safety training.
• Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of resident care packages.
• Work under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Ability to use own initiative

Ability to work without direct supervision

Empathy and understanding of care needs

Responsible attitude

Motivated to learn

Education

Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training

Job description

Care Assistant / Support Worker

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 25 December 2025
• Location: Kent
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Proxycare
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference:

Summary

Salary: £13.00-£18.00 depending on the shifts and experience.

Working Hours: Flexible

Start Date: Immediate Start - Subject to successful application

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover.

You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Essential skills required for Healthcare Assistants

• Skills/abilities: Ability to use own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient's care needs, Ability to work without direct supervision, Ability to work within a team, Good communication skills, Motivated to learn, Maintains a mature attitude, Possesses a responsible attitude.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of care giving, Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.
• Essential Training/education: Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration.
• Experience: Recent experience of caring for patients.
• Other requirements: Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• Free mandatory and service-specific training
• Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)

Applicants will:

• Undergo a full enhanced DBS check or evidence of online DBS check
• Require two professional references
• Need to complete the free online training if they do not have valid training certificates.

Preferably Applicant must have:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the care sector within the UK
• Vaccination

Desirable:

• UK Driving Licence
• Flexible working hours

If you have the skills, attitude and experience to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today.