Are you a caring, compassionate person looking to start or develop a rewarding career?
We have several opportunities for Care Assistants to join our warm and dedicated team at The Poplars Care Centre, a nursing care home in Maidstone, Kent.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking to take your first steps into the profession, we want to hear from you.
Our ethos
At The Poplars Care Centre, we are family-oriented, resident-led and passionate about creating a home where people genuinely love to live and work. We believe that happy, motivated team members make all the difference, to our residents, to their families and to each other.
About the role
As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of daily life at The Poplars Care Centre, providing hands-on support that makes a real and visible difference to the people in our care. Every day you'll help residents to live with comfort, dignity and as much independence as possible, building genuine relationships along the way.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities, always promoting dignity, choice and independence
- Contributing to the development and delivery of individual, person-centred care plans
- Communicating warmly and professionally with residents, their families and your colleagues
- Working flexibly to meet the varying needs of residents throughout the day
- Collaborating as part of a close-knit, supportive care team
- Working in line with the home's policies, procedures and care philosophy
What we're looking for
- A genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives
- A warm, patient and empathetic nature
- Good communication skills and a reliable, professional approach
- The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant is desirable, but absolutely not essential, as we will provide full training and support you in gaining a Diploma in Health and Social Care
Why join us?
- Comprehensive induction programme with full training provided
- Support to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Ongoing career development and genuine progression opportunities
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee assistance and benefits portal
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A genuinely happy, friendly and supportive team environment
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
The Poplars Care Centre is part of Forest Healthcare, an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
