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Care Assistant

Location

Ashley Gardens

Salary & Benefits

£12.60 per hour

Vacancy Type

Bank

Closing Date

Tuesday 4 November 2025

  • Care Assistant

    Ashley Gardens, Maidstone 

    £12.60 per hour

    Bank shifts available

    Day shifts 8am - 8pm

    Night shifts 8pm - 8am

    Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

    If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Ashley Gardens

    Ashley Gardens provides nursing and respite care, and care to people living with dementia. It is a friendly and welcoming home run by a team of committed, compassionate and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring every resident gets the most out of their experience.

    What would a typical day look like?

    • Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
    • Providing companionship and offering social interaction
    • Maintaining accurate resident records

    Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

    In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Company Pension
    • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
    • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
    • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
    • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
    • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
    • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
    • Recognition and Long Service awards

    Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

    If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

  • About Ashley Gardens

    Ashley Gardens is located in Maidstone in Kent and is a short trip away from the town centre. We provide nursing and respite care, and care to people living with dementia.

    Our team are highly skilled and qualified, with a high proportion of them having been in the business for 5-10 years. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse, enriching range of weekly activities and entertainment for our residents, putting them in the heart of everything we do.

    To find out more about Ashley Gardens follow this link