Care Consultant – Live-In Care
Full-time | £32,000–£36,000 per year + Mileage + Bonuses | Maidstone (Covering Kent & Surrounding Areas)
Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
About the Role
A leading live-in care provider is seeking an organised, people-focused Care Consultant based in Maidstone to support clients and carers across Kent, with some travel into neighbouring areas such as Sussex, Surrey, and Southeast London.
This role is predominantly field-based with flexibility to manage your own diary. You will oversee a ma
nageable caseload of 12–14 clients, ensuring high-quality care delivery, regular client visits, and strong support for carers. You will work from home when completing documentation and travel within your region for assessments and visits.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a small portfolio of live-in care clients in the Maidstone/Kent region
Complete client assessments, reviews, and risk assessments
Visit each client at least once per month
Support carers with personal care, complex needs and end-of-life situations when required
Maintain accurate documentation, care plans, and reports
Build strong relationships with clients, families, and carers
Respond to urgent changes in care needs and resolve concerns
Work independently while staying connected to a supportive care team
Attend team meetings and training as required
What We’re Looking For
A background in care or senior-level care experience (Senior Carer, Team Leader, Supervisor, Coordinator with face-to-face duties, etc.)
Experience working directly with clients or carers
Confidence with care plans, risk assessments, and documentation
Ability to support carers with personal care and end-of-life care
Highly organised with excellent time management
Comfortable working independently and managing your own diary
Adaptable, proactive, and confident handling urgent situations
Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle
Willingness to travel up to 1.5 hours from Maidstone
Salary & Benefits
£32,000–£36,000 starting salary (DOE)
Mileage at 45p per mile
Company car offered after 6 months
Performance bonus twice per year
On-call rota after probation (around 1 in 6–8 weeks)
On-call allowance: approx. £295 per week
4–6 week induction in Tunbridge Wells (accommodation available if needed)
Strong support from Compliance, Care, and Senior Management teams
Flexible working and autonomy to plan your own week
About You
You will thrive in this role if you are:
Independent and self-motivated
Strong at building relationships
Confident balancing hands-on care with documentation
Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise
Someone who cares about delivering high-quality outcomes
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent Regional Care Manager vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for the Regional Care Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Robbie Peto direct on 0161 938 1181. Alternatively, please email [email protected]
