Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant at Staplehurst Manor Care Home, Frittenden Rd, Tonbridge TN12 0DGSalary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experiencePermanent contract, 44 hours per week - day shiftsKey Responsibilities Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.What We're Looking For Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.Benefits My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health supportAnnual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes28 days holidayWe offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!Free meal on every shiftInterest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season ticketsWe offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career siteParental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their healthAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UKWe encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tonbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English