Join the Wellgate / MNP Care Crew as a Care Assistant!
You’ve probably seen us around that’s because we’re growing fast! Many of our team have gone through personal development programmes and progressed into Team Leaders and Management roles. Now, we’re searching for Care Assistants to join our expanding family in Folkestone.
Based in our warm, friendly residential homes Tristford, Millfield, Burnham, and Sandgate Manor we support people with physical and learning disabilities. Every day is unique, every smile is genuine, and every moment matters.
Job Description
- Personal Care – Assist with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting (including catheter or continence care), always maintaining dignity and respect.
- Mobility Support – Support with wheelchairs, transfers, positioning, safe use of hoists, re-positioning and encourage residents to be as independent as they can.
- Meal & Nutrition – Prepare meals, support eating, encourage fluid intake.
- Health & Wellness – Monitor vitals, administer or support medication under guidance.
- Social Spark – Chat, join activities, outings, make each day fun and provide meaningful companionship.
- Care Collaborator – Keep care plans up to date, communicate with the team and families.
No two days are the same—and that’s exactly the point!
Perks That Make You Smile
- £100 onboarding bonus
- Contract: Full-Time Days, 35 hrs/week
- Pay: £12.71/hr
- Holiday perks: Free use of our seaside holiday home after 6 months (check our socials!)
- Health & Wellbeing: Assistance programme, GP online 24/7
- Epic Training: NVQ Level 3 & 5 in Health & Social Care—grow as you go
- Extras: Blue Light discount card, birthday day off, extra day off at Christmas, subsidised meals, free DBS, referral bonus.
Job Details at a Glance
Role: Care Assistant – Full-Time Days
Where: Folkestone
Hours: 35 hrs/week, days
Salary: £12.71/hr
Perk: £100 bonus upon completing your E-learning within your 1st months pay!
Requirements: Caring personality, reliable, driving licence desirable
Training & Checks: NVQ 3&5, DBS, Medication Administration, First Aid, Manual Handling training, full induction.
Why Wellgate Rocks
- Rapid career development—from Care Assistant to Team Leader or Management
- Paid breaks
- Passionate, growth-focused environment
- Proudly delivering loving, person-centred care for adults with learning & physical disabilities
- A motivated, friendly, fun-loving team ready to welcome you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in care?
- Do you live within the local area of Folkestone?
- Please provide an up to date email address below
- Can you work Full Time (35 hours per week) on a rolling rota that may include some weekends and bank holidays?
- Do you require sponsorship or are you limited to working 20 hours per week?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
