Careers

Work with heart, grow with purpose

At Chatham Waters Care Home, we're building a ‘One Team’ approach of compassionate, emotionally intelligent people who want to make a real difference. If you're drawn to working in social care and value dignity, respect, and genuine connection, we'd love to hear from you.

We hire for heart. We train for skill. We create a culture where staff feel supported, valued, and able to do their best work.

what we offer

Competitive Pay & Benefits We offer fair wages that reflect the value of care work, alongside a pension scheme, paid training, and access to an employee assistance programme.

Training & Development Staff receive a thorough induction, dementia awareness training, and support to build emotional intelligence and communication skills. Ongoing development and opportunities for further qualifications are encouraged.

Supportive Culture We foster psychological safety, mutual respect, and regular reflective supervision. Leadership is visible and accessible, staff wellbeing is prioritised, and team input is valued in everyday decision making.

Meaningful Work You’ll build genuine relationships with residents, make a daily difference, and work in a beautifully designed, purpose built home as part of our values driven organisation.

Current Vacancies

We're preparing for our Summer 2026 opening and will be recruiting across all roles in the coming months. New positions will be posted here regularly as we build our founding team.

Check back soon for:

  • Care Assistant roles

  • Housekeeping roles

  • Wellbeing Coordinator opportunities

If you'd like to register your interest or be notified when positions become available, please contact us using the details below.

Who we are looking for

CARE STAFF

We’re looking for care staff who can support residents with daily living, personal care, and companionship, while building strong relationships and offering emotional support. Collaborative working with colleagues and families is central to our ‘One Team’ approach:

  • Day and Night Care Assistant

  • Part time Morning and evening Care Assistants

  • Night Senior Care Assistant

  • Night Team Leader

HOUSEKEEPING & DOMESTIC STAFF

Housekeeping and domestic staff help maintain clean, comfortable, and safe environments. Their attention to detail contributes to the homely atmosphere and supports resident dignity in everyday life.

WELLBEING & ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS

Wellbeing and activities coordinators plan and deliver meaningful activities, encourage social connection and community engagement, and work creatively to enhance each resident’s quality of life.

BANK ROLES THAT GIVE FLEXIBILITY

Including Care Assistants and ancillary roles

The right fit

We're looking for people who:

  • Fully commit to our ‘One Team’ approach

  • Communicate with warmth and clarity

  • Value dignity, respect, and emotional safety

  • Are open to learning and feedback

  • Want to be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team

  • Have genuine empathy and patience

  • Can adapt to changing needs and situations

Experience is valuable, but character matters more. We involve residents in our recruitment process, so they help us select team members who truly understand what it means to care.

Apply Today

To apply or enquire about opportunities:

Email: info@chathamwaterscarehome.co.uk

Phone: 01634 623548

Post: Chatham Waters Care Home, Gillingham Gate Road, Gillingham, ME4 4FT

Include a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in working with us, along with your CV. We review every application with care and respond to all applicants.

If you'd like an informal conversation before applying, we're happy to arrange that. We want you to feel confident that this is the right place for you.