Care Support Worker - MaidstoneNHS

KIMS Hospital

MAIDSTONE, ME14 5FT Permanent Negotiable

Posted 24 July 2026 Closing date 31 August 2026

Bearsted Rail Station (1.2 miles away) Chequers Bus Station (1.6 miles away)

Job summary

Care Support Worker

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Contract: Permanent - 40 Hours per week

Shifts: 12.0 - 12.5 hour shifts covering days and nights Monday - Sunday.

Salary: £26,436.80 per annum

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or Support Worker with a desire to provide exceptional patient care in a hospital setting? Would you like to develop your career your way?

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our surgical inpatients team. As a Care Support Worker, you will monitor patients’ conditions pre and post surgery, escalating to the nursing staff where necessary.

You will be a strong and motivated individual who is absolutely patient focused, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.

This role is suitable for anyone has previously worked in a health care environment as a Care Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Imaging Assistant or Nursing Assistant. Experience in a hospital environment is advantageous but not essential.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Support Worker you will:

Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions
Monitor patient’s observations in line with national standards throughout a patient admission
Chaperone patients when required
Willing to undertake phlebotomy when appropriately trained
Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced

Job description

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification

About us

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive Salary
Free Staff Parking
Pension Scheme
Private Health Insurance
33 Days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus extra time off for your birthday
Life Assurance
Annual Flu Vaccination
Free Eye Test
Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
Relocation packages available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or would like to discuss the role further, Diane would be happy to assist. Please contact her on 01622 237634 or email [email protected].

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