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Care Assistant


Company : Care South


Location : Gillingham, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theCare Assistantrole atCare South 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theCare Assistantrole atCare South Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Care & Support AssistantFern Brook Lodge - R esidential Home -Gillingham - Dorset - SP8 4QDCare & Support AssistantLocation:Fern Brook Lodge - R esidential Home -Gillingham - Dorset - SP8 4QDP ay rate : £12.50 to £12.75 per hourHours : Full Time & Part TimeShift: 08.00 to 20.00 ( including alternate weekends)We have an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Fern Brook Lodge, our newly refurbished residential care home, which is a hub for the community in Gillingham and the surrounding villages of North Dorset.Join Our Team:Fern Brook Lodge are keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You'll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others.Previous care experience is not essential for our "Care & Support Assistant Team". You may be working in a customer care role or have helped in your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.Care South welcome "Qualified Senior Care Team Members" that are inspired to lead others to be their best every day. If you are looking for that next step in your career, we would love to talk with you about the opportunities at Fern Brook Lodge & Care South.What you will be doing:Delivering excellent person centred care. Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible. Providing elements of personal care including washing & dressing where needed. Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents! Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:Blue Light Shopping Discount Card Reward and Recognition Schemes Employee Assistance Programme Industry Based QualificationsYou need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South team.Please note : We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.,PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSECare South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: any questions please contact the recruitment team on01202 712448 . Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Internship Job functionJob function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Care South by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Care Assistant” roles.Maidstone 'surrounding areas: Care AssistantMaidstone, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Bromley, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Grays, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Kingston upon Thames: Live-in Care AssistantAshford, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Crayford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Medway, England, United Kingdom 11 months ago Crayford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Rochester, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago Bromley, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago PATIENT OBSERVER-RIVERVIEW-FLOAT-PART TIME-DAYSGrays, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago PATIENT OBSERVER-RIVERVIEW-FLOAT-PER DIEM-DAYSGrays, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Medway, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago Sheerness, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bromley, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Health Care Assistant - Skilled worker visa - RomfordSwanley, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Copy of Care Assistant - Gillingham, DorsetSevenoaks; TN13; TN14;TN15: Health Care AssistantBrasted, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Hothfield, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Gillingham, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-RIVERVIEW-IN PATIENT REHAB-FULL TIME-DAYS-BENEFITSKent, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Rochester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr