At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a young male client with daily tasks and community activities.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Continuity of Care Services in Maidstone.
- Benefits: Earn £15.62 per hour, plus enhanced pay on weekends and holidays.
- Other info: Access to training, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Experience in care, a driving licence, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 15.62 - 15.62 £ per hour.
We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant to join our friendly team!
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Hourly Rate: £15.62 per hour with enhanced rate for UK public holidays
Hours of work: Monday and Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm
Eligibility Criteria for a Personal Care Assistant:
- Previous experience in community support or social services
- Experience supporting individuals with brain injury and/or anxiety
- Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)
- You must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
Personal Care Assistant Requirements:
- Genuinely interested in care and passionate with genuine empathy
- Friendly, kind, and observant, with confidence in your approach
- Punctual, reliable, organised, and hard-working
- Able to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Respectful, understanding, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries
- Compassionate and patient, with a supportive and encouraging manner
About the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Care Assistant to support a young male client who has a traumatic brain injury. This has resulted in seizures, some physical impairment and fatigue. Support will include assistance at home with daily household tasks, as well as support in the community such as attending appointments, shopping and enjoying leisure activities. Our client has a great sense of humour and enjoys good company. He would value someone who can share a laugh while also respecting his need for personal space. He does not require constant communication and benefits from a calm, patient, and independent approach. He also has a strong love for animals, so support with pet care is an important part of the role.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Advantages of Joining our Team:
- Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
- Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
- Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications
- Career progression
- DBS assistance
- £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
- 24/7 counselling and support
- Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
- Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
- Annual Saving Scheme
- Annual Charity Events
- Pension Scheme with The People's pension
- Flexible working hours and local work available
Our recruitment process: Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each client's needs.
Personal Care Assistant employer: Continuity of Care Services
Continuity of Care Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in Maidstone, Kent. With fully funded training, competitive pay rates, and flexible working hours, we prioritise employee growth and well-being, ensuring our Personal Care Assistants feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Join our friendly team and enjoy unique benefits like a Blue Light Card subscription, annual charity events, and access to mental health support.
Contact Details:
Continuity of Care Services Recruitment Team
