Care Assistant
Want a rewarding role that suits your schedule? Reach out now – we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for late afternoon/evening Care Assistants!
Do you want to help vulnerable people stay healthy and happy in their own home?
Do you want to feel like you have made a real difference in your community?
Are you looking for flexible part-time work that fits around your busy life and your family? If so, then read on!
We at Right at Home Medway pride ourselves on being an award-winning, local, family-run, business with an open-door policy that always seeks to promote from within. We already know just how busy your life might be, that's why we uniquely offer working arrangements tailored to your pre-existing availability. Don't worry if you haven't done care before, our excellent training and mentoring will ensure you feel confident in your abilities. Whatever your background, if quality care matters to you, then you've come to the right place.
Sounds interesting, but what can I expect FROM you?
For us it is simple, our staff really are our greatest asset and we appreciate each member of our company family. Therefore, we offer each member of our team:
- Excellent rates of pay starting from £14.25 per hour + mileage
- CASH BONUS referral scheme
- PAID Meet and Greet (meet clients before providing any care)
- Comprehensive in-house training
- Most care calls are one hour or longer
- Fully funded opportunities to study NVQ 2, 3, 4 & 5 (with time allowances to study)
- No uniforms (we like our Care Assistants to look like friends or family when visiting or out with clients)
- DBS fully reimbursed after probation
- Social events and regular awards for high performers
- Blue Light discount card (great saving in shops, restaurants and many other venues)
What do we need from you?
Ideally, you will:
Live in the Medway area
Hold a full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
Have access to your own vehicle
Be able to work alternate weekends
Have the right to work in the UK (please note: we are unable to provide Certificates of Sponsorship)
Be willing to attend our 3-day induction training at our Gillingham office
What will your role involve?
Every day is different, but tasks may include:
Providing companionship (hobbies, shopping trips, days out, and more)
Supporting with medication
Offering personal care (sometimes only minimal assistance is needed)
Helping clients living with Dementia
Preparing meals
Light housekeeping
…and so much more that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives.
Why join Right at Home Medway?
Ranked Number 1 in Medway on homecare.co.uk
Rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission, with OUTSTANDING for ‘Responsiveness’
Excellent employee satisfaction: 100% of our reviews on Indeed are rated 5 out of 5
A local, supportive team based in the heart of the Medway Towns
If you’re ready to be part of our award-winning team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
Call our friendly recruitment team on 01634 979000 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).
Outside of these hours (including public holidays), visit our website and use our 24-hour chat service.
- Department
- The Care Team
- Role
- Care Assistant
- Locations
- Medway
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive pay structure - based on hourly rate and mileage pay for consecutive care calls
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Ongoing training – including optional NVQ’s
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Meet and greet - we introduce you to each client before you deliver care
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No uniforms – we offer a discreet service
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Genuine career prospects – we prefer to promote from within
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PPE – we provide more types of PPE than the Government guidelines to keep you safe
Our culture is work hard and play hard. Every day is a new chance to smile together
About Right at Home - Medway
Right at Home UK is one of the world’s most trusted care companies. Through its global network of over 500 locally owned and operated offices it helps thousands of people every day to continue living happily and independently in their own homes.
The personal choices of our clients are at the forefront of the care we provide, and our care is “outcome focussed” meaning that we support clients to achieve what they want – whether that be the ability to walk unaided to the bottom of the garden or go dancing and swimming.