Professional care assistant

Prestige Nursing; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking experienced professional care assistants in Gravesend. The role includes supporting clients with daily routines, personal care, and providing companionship. Potential candidates must possess a clean driving license and be flexible in their working hours, with options for a zero-hour contract or guaranteed hours. The company offers competitive pay in line with the National Minimum Wage, training compensation, various benefits, and extensive support.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes

Continued professional development

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Line – 24/7

Qualifications

• Driving license required.
• Experience as a professional care assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence and supporting with daily routines.
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Flexibility

Companionship

Personal Care

Driving

Job description

What we are looking for

Experienced professional care assistants

• Clean currant driving licence
• Be willing to drive the clients mobility car
• Be flexible in working hours

You will be supporting to

• Encouraging independence and supporting with daily routines
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and medication
• Helping with household tasks and joining in everyday activities
• Providing companionship, laughter, and emotional support

What we offer:

• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts
• We offer the flexibility of either a zero-hour contract or contracted hours, whichever suits your lifestyle the most
• Work with our own clients, no agency work
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our colleagues and their loved ones
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support