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Care Assistant — £150–£300 Golden Hello

🏢 Independent Care & Support Ltd
📍 Medway (Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham & nearby) 💷 £12.40 – £25.20 per hour
Mon–Fri
£12.40
Saturday
£12.60
Sunday
£12.60
Overtime
£14.00–£15.00
Holiday uplift
Double pay (Xmas/Boxing Day/NY)

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Estimated before tax
💷 248.00
Includes paid waiting time between continuous care calls, where applicable.

What you’ll do

Support older adults to live independently at home across Medway.
  • Provide person‑centred care in clients’ own homes.
  • Assist with medication prompts, personal care, meal prep and companionship.
  • Travel between visits — paid waiting time for continuous care calls.
  • Collaborate with supervisors; attend paid induction and ongoing training.
Shift patterns
Pick what fits your life.
Mon–Fri (Early)
7:00 – 14:00
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Mon–Fri (Late)
16:00 – 22:00
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Weekend (Early)
7:00 – 14:00
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Weekend (Late)
16:00 – 22:00
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Coverage areas
We visit clients across Medway.
Rochester Strood Chatham Gillingham Rainham Cuxton Halling Cliffe Hoo Stoke Higham

Head office: Unit F1, Knights Park, Knight Road, Rochester, Strood, ME2 2LS

Do you sponsor overseas applicants?
No. Applicants must already be UK residents with the right to work.
Is experience required?
Experience is preferred but not essential — you’ll receive full paid training and induction.
Is travel time paid?
Yes — we pay for waiting time between continuous care calls, which increases your effective hourly rate.

Must‑haves

Essentials to succeed in this role.
  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
  • Full UK driving licence and your own car
  • Mobile phone
  • Minimum 16 hours per week

Good to have

These help but aren’t mandatory.
  • Previous care experience (preferred, not essential)
  • NVQ qualifications (preferred, not essential)

Benefits & development

Grow a rewarding career in care.
  • Paid training & NVQ opportunities (incl. Level 3 Diploma pathway)
  • Company pension
  • Paid/covered mobile data for work
  • Free uniform
  • 24/7 senior staff support
  • Travel time paid between continuous care calls (waiting time)
  • 4 weeks annual holiday (pro‑rata)
  • Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year (£24.80–£25.20)

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By applying, you confirm you have the right to work in the UK and (ideally) a full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Contact & office

We’re happy to answer questions.
📞 01634 730004 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)
✉️ office@independent-care.co.uk
📍 Unit F1, Knights Park, Knight Road, Rochester, Strood, ME2 2LS
Tip: evening shifts are great if you’re topping up income — we can usually match you with local runs.

This summary is based on the published vacancy for Independent Care & Support Ltd — Care Assistant (Medway). Rates shown include examples for weekdays/weekends and selected bank holidays with double pay. Actual offer depends on your contracted hours and eligibility.