Senior Care Assistant – Maplewood Court-Care/Nursing – Day Staff – GF

Company: Oakland Care
Apply for the Senior Care Assistant – Maplewood Court-Care/Nursing – Day Staff – GF
Location: Maidstone
Job Description:

Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for supporting others? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our compassionate and hardworking team, helping us deliver exceptional person-centred care to our residents.

If you are a driven individual who values teamwork and can act as a positive role model, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

  • We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
  • Uniform provided.
  • Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
  • Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
  • Milestone Birthdays – get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
  • Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
  • Refer a FriendScheme for successful referrals- for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C’s apply).
  • Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
  • Health Cash Plan (subject to T&C’s).
  • Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C’s).
  • Long service awards.

Location

Maplewood Court, Northumberland Avenue, Maidstone ME15 7TA

Hours

42 hours per week

Pay

£14.30 per hour

Contract

Full time

Shift

Days

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind, and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family – and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you enthusiastic and want to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing

  • Leading a team of Health Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model and trusted point of support.
  • Assisting with personal care, meals, and daily living tasks.
  • Administering medication (following training and guidelines).
  • Updating care plans and maintaining accurate records.
  • Delivering the highest standard of person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic environment.
  • Supporting family members and visitors.

What you need to succeed

  • At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
  • Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/or working towards it).
  • Trained in medication administration.
  • Excellent people and customer service skills.
  • Ability to induct, supervise and mentor junior staff.
  • Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal (within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) and digital skills.
  • Caring attitude.
  • Flexible and reliable.

Our mission

  • Family
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Exceptional
  • Sustainable

Apply now

If you are ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026