Care Assistant - Halliwell (Nights)

Job description

Care Assistant - Nights- HalliwellCare HomeCQC rating: GoodAddress: Halliwell Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4UNHourly Rate: £13.78 - 14.20Contract: Full-time, PermanentShifts: 36.75 hours per week, weekend availability

About the roleWe are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high‐quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you'll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you'll do

Deliver personal care in line with care plans and procedures, documenting accurately.

Report any changes, concerns, incidents, or complaints promptly to senior staff.

Support residents with social activities, routines, and meaningful engagement.

Maintain a clean, safe, secure environment and ensure equipment is used/stored safely.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies; take responsibility for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications & Skills

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.

Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).

Experience caring for older people.

Basic knowledge of Care Workers' Codes of Practice.

Benefits

Enhances pay for family leave

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.

Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose

Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised meals while on duty

Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

SafeguardingIn the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checksAs this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingElizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells

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