Community health care assistants required. MUST hold full UK driving license.

The following personal attributes we consider as essential to the post of Health Care Assistant:

Caring and patient nature
Sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick, vulnerable or infirm
Ability to drive with access to a vehicle
Self motivated
Organised
Flexible
Well presented
An active team player but also able to work to own initiative
Good communication skills
Care staff are promoted from within the organisation, according to their achievements and skills development. Aptitude, commitment and a readiness to embrace training are all taken into consideration. Promotions, where appropriate, follow annual performance appraisals.

All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. All staff must respect the requirements set out in the Data Protection Act 1998 and ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.

Job Type / Category

Job Description

Full / Part time,

Maidstone Home Care Ltd is a family run company. We provide care services for the elderly within the comfort of their own homes to support independent living. We also provide end of life care. To the right candidates we offer,

Free induction training
Free Care Certificate training
On-going training and QCF development
24/7 Health Care Assistant help line
Excellent rates of pay
Free uniform
Flexible hours to suit all including evenings and weekend, full or part time hours
Salary: £8.10 to £16.40 /hour

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Essential Criteria

Do you have the following licence or certification: Driving License?
Do you live in the Maidstone area?