Care Job in Ashford
Ashford, Kent
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.
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: £13.50-£14.50/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