Care Assistant

Are you a compassionate, people-focused individual looking for a permanent career where you can bring joy, meaningful companionship, and exceptional care to residents every single day?

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to help find a dedicated Care Assistant for Stonebridge Manor Care Home in Tenterden, Kent.

Position Details

Location: Stonebridge Manor Care Home, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Pay Rate: £14.75 per hour
Hours: 33.00 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift: Days

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will help residents enjoy each day by ensuring they receive the high-quality care and support they deserve. Every day is wonderfully varied—from assisting with daily living and food/drink to providing meaningful companionship and sharing special moments and memories.

Key Responsibilities:

Support residents with daily living needs while following personalized care plans.
Deliver dedicated one-to-one time and emotional support to ensure residents feel valued.
Foster a warm, safe, and happy environment across a variety of daily tasks.

About You

To join us in this permanent role, you will bring:

Experience: Some prior background in caring for older people.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do approach.
Personality: Genuine empathy, a warm-hearted nature, and deep compassion for resident wellbeing. (Full training is provided to help you thrive and grow!)

The Rewards Package

Barchester offers a fantastic rewards package to recognize your hard work, including:

Competitive pay at £14.75 per hour
Free training and development for all roles
Access to comprehensive wellbeing and support tools
A wide range of retail discounts and savings
‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme