Care Assistant

Home Instead, Inc.; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Birthday gifts

Job summary

Home Instead Dover, Deal & Sandwich is seeking kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults in their own homes in the Deal, Sandwich & Dover area. This part-time role offers morning and afternoon shifts with alternate weekends and a new local office environment. Training is provided to deliver meaningful, unhurried care.

No prior experience is needed—just a caring heart, good English, and a desire to make a difference in someone’s day. Join a growing team today.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (preferred).
• Clear English and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Prepare meals and hot drinks for clients.
• Perform light household tasks to keep the home safe and comfortable.
• Offer companionship and a friendly, respectful presence.
• Receive full paid training for more personal health-related support.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Friendly

Good communication

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 14.25 - GBP 15.7 - hourly

Company Description

Home Instead are looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults in their own homes in the Deal, Sandwich & Dover, Kent area.

We are a brand-new office in the local community, and we’re looking for caring individuals who genuinely want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting.

This is a part-time role with flexible shift options:

• Morning shifts: 07:00 – 14:00

Afternoon shifts: 14:00 – 21:00
Shifts are available Monday to Friday, with alternate weekends required.

Hours will vary as we build up our client base, but if you’re looking to be part of something new, exciting, and growing, then we’re the team for you.

If you have a caring heart and a friendly smile, you can truly make someone’s day — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

Job Description

Care as it should be — unhurried, personal, rewarding.

At Home Instead, our visits are at least an hour long. No rushing, just real, meaningful care that makes a genuine difference to someone's day.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting older adults with things like:

• personal care and mobility
• Preparing meals and hot drinks
• Light household tasks to keep their home safe and comfortable
• Companionship, conversation and a friendly face
• Some visits may include more personal health-related support — we provide full paid training for all of this, so no experience or medical background is needed

No Experience? No Problem!

We’re looking for people with the right values and attitude.

For example:

• Have you cared for a loved one or supported a family member?
• Are you someone who can chat easily and make others feel at ease?
• Do you enjoy helping people and making a difference in someone’s day?

Hours:

Hours will vary whilst we build our client base, with a mix of:

• Morning shifts: 07:00–14:00
• Afternoon shifts: 14:00–21:00

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to be part of something new, growing, and exciting.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• We'll fund your full training and Care Certificate, so you're confident and ready from day one.
• Birthday gifts and staff appreciation rewards
• You'll receive a pension scheme and paid holidays as part of your employment with us.
• Staff discounts and annual team events
• Real career progression – we'll support you to grow

Join us and be part of a team that truly cares — where you’re given the time to deliver care the way it should be.

Qualifications

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Right to work in the UK
• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Clear English and good communication skills
• A warm, patient and caring nature

And we will help and support you with the rest!

Additional Information

Become a Care Professional with Home Instead Dover, Deal & Sandwich today.

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.