Care Assistant Care and Support - Tunbridge Wells Care Centre Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: £12.81 - £13.27 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: 23 - 46 Tunbridge Wells Care Centre is a bright, modern home in a residential area of Royal Tunbridge Wells, offering person-centred nursing, dementia and palliative care for up to 70 residents. The home features spacious ensuite rooms, wheelchair-accessible facilities, welcoming communal areas, a dedicated hair salon and large landscaped gardens, all supported by a compassionate team committed to kindness, dignity and comfort. Care Assistants – Tunbridge Wells Care Centre £12.81 – £13.27 per hour | Flexible hours | Paid breaks & DBS | Career progression Why Join Us? At Tunbridge Wells Care Centre, care is more than a job – it’s a chance to make someone’s day brighter, to be the reason they smile, and to bring kindness when it matters most. We’re proud to be: Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC Rated 9.8/10 on carehome.co.uk Our modern, welcoming home is led by a clinically qualified Registered Nurse with over 5 years of proven leadership – giving you confidence, support, and room to grow. And now, we’re looking for caring, reliable people to join our team as Care Assistants. What We Offer You 12.81 – £13.27 per hour Flexible contracts (typical week is 34.5 hrs/week – we’ll work with you) Shift patterns: Days 7am–7pm | Nights 7pm–7am Paid break time - 30 mins of your hour is paid Full training & paid DBS Funded qualifications (NVQs / diplomas in care) Clear career pathway: Care Assistant → Senior Carer → Team Leader → Nursing Free uniform & onsite parking Overtime incentive (extra pay for hours above contract) 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) Pension scheme What You’ll Be Doing As a Care Assistant, you’ll - Support residents with daily routines and personal care Encourage independence and dignity Join in with wellbeing and social activities Provide companionship, conversation, and a friendly smile Build strong, trusted relationships with residents and their families What We’re Looking For A genuine caring nature and a positive outlook Patience, empathy, and respect Teamwork and communication skills Reliability and flexibility Bonus point: A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to achieve it) Why Canford Healthcare? We’re a private care provider with strong values: Care, Family, Honesty, Commitment. We’ll support you, cheer you on, and help you grow in a role that truly matters. Whether you’re starting your career in care or looking to develop further, this is your chance to make every day meaningful.