Female Punjabi-Speaking Live-in Care Assistant – Gillingham

Weekly Rate: £885 per week
Enhanced rates paid for Public Holidays

Right at Home Medway is an award-winning home care provider based in the heart of the Medway Towns. We are proud of our excellent staff retention, supportive culture, and commitment to promoting from within. We are currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Female Punjabi-speaking Live-in Care Assistant to support a client in Gillingham.

About the Role

We are seeking a caring and reliable individual who can provide high-quality, person-centred care while communicating effectively in Punjabi to meet the client's cultural and language needs.

As a Live-in Care Assistant, you will live in the client’s home for agreed periods and provide companionship, practical support, and personal care to help them remain safe, comfortable, and independent.

Essential Requirements

Before applying, you must have:

• Previous care experience (essential)

• Previous live-in care experience (preferred but not essential)

• The ability to speak Punjabi fluently

• Full legal right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide sponsorship or issue Certificates of Sponsorship)

• Updated DBS

• A caring, mature, and professional approach

• The ability to live in a client’s home for agreed periods

• Good cooking skills and the ability to prepare a variety of meals

• An enhanced DBS certificate

• Ideally live in the Medway area or surrounding locations and be able to attend our Gillingham office for interview and induction training

• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

Typical Duties

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with morning and bedtime routines

• Personal care and support with daily living activities

• Medication administration and assistance

• Supporting clients living with dementia

• Meal planning and preparation

• Companionship and social engagement, including hobbies, shopping trips, and outings

• Light housekeeping and household tasks

• Promoting independence and wellbeing

• Providing reassurance and emotional support

Working Pattern

Live-in placements are tailored to individual client needs. Many of our Live-in Care Assistants choose flexible working arrangements such as:

• One week on / one week off

• Two weeks on / one week off

• Three weeks on / one week off

We will work with you to find a pattern that suits both you and our clients.

Location

This role is based with a client in Gillingham. Should your placement come to an end, we will endeavour to redeploy you to another suitable live-in care package within our Right at Home network, helping you maintain regular work and income.

What We Offer

• Excellent rates of pay – among the highest in Medway

• Enhanced pay for Public Holidays

• 24/7 on-call support from our experienced care management team

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

• Fully funded NVQ Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 qualifications

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Staff recognition schemes and awards

• Regular social events

• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Why Join Right at Home Medway?

We are proud to be recognised as one of the area's leading home care employers. Our achievements include:

• Winner of Employer of the Year (50+ Employees)

• Rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission, with OUTSTANDING for Responsiveness

• Outstanding employee satisfaction and retention

• A friendly, supportive, family-run culture where our Care Assistants are genuinely valued

If you are an experienced, caring, Punjabi-speaking female care professional looking for a rewarding live-in care role in Gillingham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our award-winning team.

For further information, please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01634 979000 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.