Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We currently have a limited-time £300 Joining Bonus for applicants in January 2026 only!

Please note that we are not offering sponsorship for this position.?

We are looking for passionate and caring people to join our Healthcare team and help us make a positive difference in people’s lives. Working with Community Lifeline is more than just a job; this highly respected position is an opportunity to make an impact in your community.

We aim to provide a high level of person-centred and professional services by Putting People First. One of our carers won the KiCA Kent Care Award in 2021 for doing just that, and we’ve been finalists every year since. If you join our Community Lifeline team, you may just become a finalist or award-winner yourself!

Key Responsibilities

• Clearly communicate and liaise with the office staff regarding attendance, travelling, and responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support

• Carefully read care plans

• Write honest, correct, and accurate reports

• Assist and administer medication, including monitoring diabetes and blood pressure

• Assist with hygiene: showering, washing, bathing, dressing, undressing

• Assist with the mobility of a client, including the use of equipment such as hoists and standing aids, moving about their home, and getting out and about

• Continence support

• Hair and nail care

• Assist with nutrition/ hydration needs, such as preparing meals and drinks; assisting those unable to feed themselves; ensuring each client receives quality meals/ diets they have requested/ food suitable for their needs

Training

• You don’t need to have previous experience in care work, but if you do, we offer fast-track induction training for those who qualify. T’s and C’s apply.

• Training will be given to anyone new to the industry. Once you have completed your training, you will shadow one of our experienced care?heroes?until you feel comfortable on your own

• Full training is given to gain a care certificate

Benefits

• £300 JOINING BONUS for January 2026 applicants, given after a 6-month employment retention period.

• Refer-A-Friend bonus scheme

• Paid holidays

• Higher Rate on Bank Holidays

• Special Rate on Christmas Day

• Tax-exempt mileage allowance of 30p per mile between client homes

• A support mentor is allocated during your probation period

• Free uniform and PPE provided

• Progression within the company

• You will be eligible for a Blue Light Card

• Cycle-to-Work e-bike scheme in partnership with Eskuta

Apply by completing our application form and sending us your CV, thank you.