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Care Assistant - Females onlyNHS

Gillingham, ME8 0NX Permanent £12.76
Posted 17 September 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Rainham (Kent) Rail Station (1.6 miles, direct) Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) (19.7 miles, direct) Chatham Railway Station (3.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.* Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need. What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5) 36 hours per week including alternate weekends Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* Up to £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team. What youll bring: Training provided Kind, compassionate and great with people Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship) Opportunities Available: Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week to cover a mixture of day and night shifts to include working alternative weekends - day shifts are from 8am to 8pm and night shifts are from 8pm to 8am Bank Care Assistant with the flexibility to work as and when required to include, day, night and weekend shifts. Previous experience working in care is required for this role Where youll be working: Admiralty Care Home Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need. You will provide personal care and support, administer and record medication, assist with daily living activities, and promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Opportunities include working 36 hours per week covering day and night shifts, including weekends, and a Bank Care Assistant role for flexible working. Previous experience in care is required. Enjoy career development, training, and various benefits.

Job description

Package Description: *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.

What youll receive:

  • Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
  • 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • Up to £12.76 per hour
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay

What you will be doing:

  • Provide personal care and support.
  • Administer and record medication.
  • Assist with daily living activities.
  • Support activities and social engagement.
  • Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
  • Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

What youll bring:

  • Training provided
  • Kind, compassionate and great with people
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week to cover a mixture of day and night shifts to include working alternative weekends - day shifts are from 8am to 8pm and night shifts are from 8pm to 8am
  • Bank Care Assistant with the flexibility to work as and when required to include, day, night and weekend shifts.
  • Previous experience working in care is required for this role

Where youll be working:Admiralty Care Home

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/admiralty-care-home/

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

About usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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About us

Agincare Homes Holdings has been proudly supporting communities across England for 40 years. With over 5,500 team members nationwide, it is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. The organisation delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. It supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. The company's adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

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