Right at Home - Medway
Punjabi Speaking Live-in Care Assistant
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Female Punjabi-Speaking Live-in Care Assistant – Gillingham
Weekly Rate: £885 per week Enhanced pay for Public Holidays
Right at Home Medway is an award-winning home care provider based in the heart of the Medway Towns. We are proud of our excellent staff retention, supportive culture, and commitment to promoting from within.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Female Punjabi-speaking Live-in Care Assistant to support a client in Gillingham.
As a Live-in Care Assistant, you will:
- Live in the client’s home for agreed periods
- Provide companionship, practical support, and personal care
- Help the client remain safe, comfortable, and independent
- Communicate effectively in Punjabi to meet the client's cultural and language needs
Essential Requirements
Before applying, you must meet the following:
- Previous care experience (essential)
- Previous live-in care experience (preferred but not essential)
- Ability to speak Punjabi fluently
- Full legal right to work in the UK (no sponsorship or Certificate of Sponsorship provisioned)
- Caring, mature, and professional approach
- Ability to live in a client’s home for agreed periods
- Good cooking skills and the ability to prepare a variety of meals
- An enhanced DBS certificate
- Ideally live in or near the Medway area and be able to attend the Gillingham office for interviews and induction training
- (Preferred) Driving licence (but not essential)
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Typical Duties
Your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with morning and bedtime routines
- Supporting personal care and daily living activities
- Medication administration and assistance
- Supporting clients with dementia
- Meal planning and preparation
- Providing companionship and social engagement, including hobbies, shopping trips, and outings
- Performing light housekeeping and household tasks
- Promoting independence and wellbeing
- Offering reassurance and emotional support
Working Pattern
Live-in placements are tailored to individual needs, with common arrangements like:
- One week on / one week off
- Two weeks on / one week off
- Three weeks on / one week off
We will work with you to develop a schedule that fits both your needs and our clients’.
Location
This role is based with a client in Gillingham. Should your placement end, we will support redeployment to another suitable live-in role within our network, helping maintain steady work and income.
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What We Offer
- Competitive weekly rate of £885 (among the highest in Medway)
- Enhanced pay for Public Holidays
- 24/7 on-call support from experienced care management
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Fully funded NVQ levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 qualifications
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Staff recognition and awards schemes
- Regular social events
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Why Join Right at Home Medway?
Right at Home Medway is recognised as one of Medway’s leading home care employers, with the following achievements:
- Winner: Employer of the Year (50+ Employees)
- Rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (OUTSTANDING for Responsiveness)
- Outstanding employee satisfaction and retention
- A friendly, supportive, family-run culture, where staff are genuinely valued
If you are an experienced, caring, Punjabi-speaking female care professional looking for a meaningful role in Gillingham, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to join our award-winning team.
Contact Us
For further details, contact our recruitment team: 📞 01634 979000 ⏰ Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
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