Care Assistant

MyLife Homecare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Shift patterns

Training provided

NVQ qualifications

Career development

EAP

Wellbeing programs

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-Friend £250

Job summary

MyLife Homecare in Canterbury (Kent) is hiring Care Assistants to provide person-centred care to older adults in their own homes. The role covers Dover and surrounding areas with competitive pay and flexible hours, including enhanced pay for unsociable hours and holidays.

Travel is required, a full UK driving licence and own car are essential. We offer funded NVQ qualifications, paid training, and permanent contracts for full-time and part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Travel requirements include full UK driving licence and own car.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.
• AM/PM shifts and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to older adults in their homes.
• Assist with meals and basic cooking.
• Perform light household tasks and errands.
• Shop for groceries and supplies as needed.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Personal care

Meal prep

Light household tasks

Food shopping

Companionship

Emotional support

Education

NVQ qualifications

Job description

Join Our Care Team in Canterbury – Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours,

Location

Across Deal

Salary: £13.10 per hour. Additional benefits include enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time compensation for work carried out on public holidays.

Looking for a rewarding career in care?

The MyLife team provides high-quality private home care services across Kent and other locations across the UK. We are a friendly and dedicated team committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care to all our service users.

At MyLife, we aim to deliver the gold standard in private care services and equally provide the highest level of training and support for our Care Assistants. We believe it is essential that our team feels confident, supported, and valued in their role — from having open communication with management whenever needed, to receiving competitive pay and recognition for their work.

Our Care Assistants consistently report high levels of satisfaction, reflecting the strong professional relationships they build with service users and the supportive environment we foster.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Guaranteed hours:Permanent contracts for full-time and part-time roles
• Consistent shift patterns:7 am– 2pm and/or 4pm–10pm
• Paid training and induction programme, including shadow shifts
• Fully fundedNVQ qualificationsand Health & Social Carefrom day one
• Career development opportunitieswith nationally recognised care certificates
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):Free confidential counselling and tailored supportfor you and up to 5 family members or friends
• Access to Wellbeing Services and Fitness Programmes
• Blue Light Card discounts– up to 60% off high street brands
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme:Earn up to £250 per referral (unlimited)

And most importantly,the chance to make a real difference every day

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to older adults across Dover helping them regain independence in their own homes.

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and basic cooking
• Light household tasks
• Food shopping
• Companionship and emotional support

No experience needed – full training provided!

What We Are Looking For

• Travel Requirements: This is a community-based role, so a full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential.
• Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently.
• Ability to work AM/PM shifts and alternate weekends

Be Part of Something That Truly Matters

At Mylife Homecare we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers