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.