Exceptional Carer

Thrive Homecare; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking compassionate Health & Wellbeing Associates in Ashford, UK. The role focuses on personalized care, enhancing daily living, and providing companionship to older clients. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 and experience in community care, along with excellent communication skills. The pay ranges from £14.50 to £18.50 per hour. Join a supportive team dedicated to transforming lives and ensuring clients thrive.

Benefits

Paid travel time & Mileage

Training & Development

Supportive Culture

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Experience in domiciliary or community care.
• The ability to work flexible shifts, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients maintain their independence through compassionate personal care.
• Supporting with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Providing companionship and escorting clients to activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Flexible shifts

Experience in domiciliary or community care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Valid UK driving license

Job description

Join Us in Transforming Home Care

Are you a compassionate and dedicated carer looking for a role that places joy, connection, and meaningful relationships at the centre of every day? Do you want a role that properly recognises your skills and pays you properly for them (£14.50 - £18.50 per hour)?

At Thrive Homecare, we believe great care goes far beyond meeting basic needs - it’s about joy, helping people live with purpose, pleasure, and genuine human connection.

We’re now recruiting exceptional Health & Wellbeing Associates to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in supporting older people to thrive, using a simple evidence-based wellbeing framework that focuses on positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.

Why Thrive Homecare?

At Thrive, we are redefining what it means to provide care. We prioritise wellbeing alongside essential support, ensuring every individual can live independently with dignity, respect, and joy. We invest in our carers as much as our clients, providing an environment where you can grow, be valued, and be part of a movement that is changing care for the better.

What We Offer You

• Payment for true recognition for your skills: £14.50 - £16.50 (£16.50-18.50 weekends) plus paid holiday.
• Training & Development: Paid training and continuous opportunities to develop your skills.
• Paid travel time & Mileage: We pay you when you are traveling between clients £13.50 ph + 45p per mile.
• We require coverage from 8am-10pm 7 days a week so you must have availability within those hours, shifts available include (example) 8am-1pm, midday-6pm, 4pm-10pm, Minimum 3 days a week.
• Supportive Culture: A dedicated Wellbeing Specialist and a leadership team that values you.
• Flexible Working: Shift patterns that fit around your life, including evening and weekend requirements.

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Your Role – Making a Real Impact

• Personalised Care Support: Helping clients maintain their independence through compassionate and respectful personal care.
• Enhancing Daily Living: Supporting with meal preparation, household tasks, and medication reminders.
• Bringing Joy & Connection: Providing companionship and escorting clients to social activities, shopping, or appointments.
• Empowering Wellbeing: Using the PERMA model to integrate purpose, engagement, and social connection into everyday care.
• Person-Centred Approach: Monitoring and recording care needs to ensure tailored, high-quality support.
• Ability to travel to cover shifts within Ashford/Canterbury/Maidstone areas

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience in domiciliary or community care.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to travel requirements).
• The ability to work flexible shifts, including some evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional care.
• The right to work in the UK.

Be Part of Something Bigger

This role is perfect for experienced carers looking for a rewarding career within a forward-thinking and supportive organisation. At Thrive, you’ll not only provide care – you’ll help transform lives.

Your Opportunity to Thrive

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values joy, purpose, and meaningful connections, and recognises your skills properly, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50-£18.50 per hour