Community Care Worker

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care recruitment agency is looking for Community Care Workers in Tonbridge and Maidstone. This role involves providing compassionate care to elderly clients in their homes. Applicants do not need prior experience, but must have a valid driver's license and a passion for helping others. Flexible shifts are available, including days and waking nights. Competitive hourly rates and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A valid UK driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A genuine passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise clients' safety and well-being.
• Build supportive relationships with clients.
• Provide personalised care based on clients' needs.
• Help clients maintain independence in daily tasks.
• Follow company policies during shifts.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Independence encouragement

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a number of Community Care Workers in the Tonbridge and Maidstone areas. These roles will be in the community and we have both days and waking nights available. The role is to ensure that the needs of elderly people in their own homes receive the care and compassion they deserve with staff who truly care about their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise clients' safety and well-being throughout your shifts.
• Build supportive relationships
• Provide personalised care according to each client's Care & Wellbeing Plan.
• Honour clients' choices, preferences, and interests, keeping their happiness and well-being at the heart of everything
• Encourage and assist clients in maintaining independence, supporting them to take on daily tasks with confidence.
• Follow company policies and best practices, including time commitments, dress code, and identity badge requirements.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driver's licence and access to a vehicle (bicycles are also acceptable).
• The right to work in the UK.
• No prior care experience needed—just a genuine passion for helping others.
• All candidates will undergo a fully enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates, plus increased pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Mileage paid at 40p/mile
• Paid training and induction
• Paid charity hours/days
• Support for further qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Light Card for discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme with private mental health support via AXA
• E-bike scheme