Care Assistant
Need flexible morning work that fits around your life? Get in touch today – your ideal role could be just a call away!
We are looking for Morning Care Assistants!
Would you like to help vulnerable people stay safe, healthy, and happy in the comfort of their own homes?
Do you want the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made a real difference in your community?
Are you looking for flexible, part-time work that can fit around your family and lifestyle? If so, keep reading!
At Right at Home Medway, we are proud to be an award-winning, local, family-run business. We operate with an open-door policy and are committed to promoting from within. We understand how busy life can be, which is why we offer working arrangements tailored to your availability. And if you’ve never worked in care before - don’t worry! With our excellent training and ongoing mentoring, you’ll quickly feel confident in your role. Whatever your background, if quality care matters to you, you’ll feel right at home with us.
What can you expect from us?
We believe our Care Assistants are our greatest asset, and we make sure they know how valued they are.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Excellent pay rates starting from £14.25 per hour + mileage
A generous referral scheme with cash bonuses
Paid “Meet and Greet” with new clients before delivering care
Paid, comprehensive in-house training (earn while you learn)
Most care visits lasting one hour or more
Fully funded NVQ qualifications (Levels 2–5), with study time included
No uniforms — we want our Care Assistants to look and feel like friends or family to clients
DBS fee reimbursed after probation
Regular social events and awards to celebrate high performers
Blue Light discount card, with savings at shops, restaurants, and more
What do we need from you?
Ideally, you will:
Live locally 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 (we are not licensed to issue Certificates of Sponsorship)
Complete our 3-day induction training at our Gillingham office
What will your role involve?
Every day is different, but some of the key tasks include:
Providing companionship (hobbies, trips out, shopping, etc.)
Supporting with medication
Helping with personal care (often minimal assistance is required)
Supporting clients living with Dementia
Preparing meals
Light housekeeping
And much more to make a positive difference in our clients’ lives
Why choose Right at Home Medway?
We are ranked Number 1 in Medway on homecare.co.uk
Rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission, with OUTSTANDING for Responsiveness
Outstanding employee feedback - 100% of our Indeed reviews are rated 5/5
A supportive team based in the heart of the Medway Towns
Interested in joining our award-winning team that makes a difference every day? Apply today!
Call our friendly recruitment team on 01634 979000 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).
Outside these hours (including public holidays), visit our website and use our 24-hour chat service.
- Department
- The Care Team
- Role
- Care Assistant
- Locations
- Gillingham
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.