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Care Job in Ashford

Ashford, Kent

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Job Title: Health & Wellbeing Associate

Locations: Ashford & surrounding villages

Pay: £13.50 – £14.50 per hour (depending on experience & care needs supported)


About Thrive Homecare

At Thrive Home Care, we’re redefining what it means to provide care. Our approach is person-centred, relationship-led, and grounded in a science-backed wellbeing model. We don’t just support people, we help them live with purpose, joy, and dignity in their own homes. Our staff are supported to grow and make a genuine impact.

We believe care should be empowering, deeply connected, impactful, and creative and we’re looking for people who share that vision.


The Role: Health & Wellbeing Associate

This isn’t your typical care job. As a Health & Wellbeing Associate, you’ll build meaningful relationships and support individuals to thrive, not just get by.

You will:

  • Support people with daily routines and personal care

  • Promote independence, confidence, and choice

  • Create engaging, personalised wellbeing activities

  • Build genuine connections with clients and their families

  • Deliver longer visits (typically 1 hour minimum) to provide real, unrushed care

  • Focus on emotional, social, and physical wellbeing, not just tasks


What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who truly care and want to make a difference.


Our ideal candidate embodies:

  • Compassion & empathy

  • Reliability & integrity

  • Positivity & energy

  • A genuine passion for improving lives

  • A relationship-focused mindset


Essential Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence & access to a car

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Previous care experience (minimum 1 year preferred)

  • Ability to work flexible shifts (including evenings & weekends)

  • Living within a commutable distance (approx. 30 mins) of Canterbury or Ashford


Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)


Pay & Hours

  • £13.50 – £14.50 per hour (depending on experience & care needs supported)

  • +£1 uplift for evenings & weekends

  • Enhanced bank holiday pay

  • Part time - 16 hours per week


Shift Patterns

Flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle:

  • Morning shifts

  • Daytime shifts

  • Evening shifts

  • Weekend shifts (alternative weekends required)


Why should you join Thrive Homecare?

We’ve built something different and we take care of our team as well as our clients.


Here’s what you can expect:

  • Above-average hourly pay

  • Paid training + ongoing professional development

  • 1 hour paid personal development time every week

  • Support from a dedicated Wellbeing Specialist

  • Clear career progression opportunities

  • Supportive, open, and creative leadership team

  • Flexibility to wear your own clothes or company uniform

  • Close-knit, positive team culture

  • Meaningful, relationship-based care model

  • Recognition for specialist skills

  • Flexible working patterns

  • Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking care provider


Ready to Thrive?

If you’re passionate about delivering care that truly makes a difference and want to be part of a team that values people, purpose, and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.


Apply today and start your journey with Thrive Homecare.

About the Role

We are looking for exceptional Health & Wellbeing Associates (carers) to join our growing team in Ashford. At Thrive Homecare, we are redefining what it means to provide care. We prioritise wellbeing alongside essential support, ensuring every individual can live independently with dignity, respect, and joy. We invest in our carers as much as our clients, providing an environment where you can grow, be valued, and be part of a forward-thinking and supportive organisation.
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Key Responsibilities

•Personalised Care Support: Helping clients maintain their independence through compassionate and respectful personal care. •Enhancing Daily Living: Supporting with meal preparation, household tasks, and medication reminders. •Bringing Joy & Connection: Providing companionship and escorting clients to social activities, shopping, or appointments. •Wellbeing Focused: Support clients to experience positive emotions, engage with activities, build relationships, have meaning and purpose and a sense of accomplishment. •Person-Centred Approach: Monitoring and recording care needs to ensure tailored, high-quality support. •We require coverage from 8am-10pm 7 days a week so you must have availability within those hours, shifts available include (example) 8am-1pm, midday- 6pm, 4pm-10pm, Minimum 3 days a week.

About You

What You’ll Bring •A passion for supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives. •NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). •Experience in domiciliary or community care. •A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to travel requirements). •The ability to work flexible shifts, including some evenings and weekends. •Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional care. •The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

•Recognition for Your Skills: £14.50-£16.50/hour + uplifts for supporting individuals with specific needs. •Training & Development: Paid training and continuous opportunities to develop your skills. •Supportive Culture: A dedicated Wellbeing Specialist and a leadership team that values you. •Flexible Working: Shift patterns that fit around your life, including evening and weekend opportunities. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Location: Ashford and surrounding villages
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