Care Assistant (Part/Full Time)

Home Instead Senior Care; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking Care Assistants in Ashford, Kent to provide personal support to older adults. You will work flexible shifts with guaranteed hours contracts available for security. The role includes personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. Full training provided, and the company offers competitive pay and support for career progression.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours contracts

Fully paid training

Birthday and appreciation gifts

Pension and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Career progression support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Assist in making meals or drinks.
• Maintain a tidy and safe home environment.
• Offer companionship and support.
• Administer health tasks after training.

Skills

Clear English communication

Compassion

Time management

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Ashford, Kent. You’ll work mornings, evenings and some weekends, with guaranteed hours contracts available for extra security.

If you have a caring heart and a friendly smile, you can make someone’s day — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. At Home Instead, we focus on quality care, offering both companionship and personal support so clients can live safely, comfortably and with dignity.

Job Description

Care Assistant (Part/Full Time) – in the Ashford area.

Care as it should be — unhurried, personal, rewarding. At Home Instead, we give you the time to make a difference. Our visits are at least an hour long, so you can focus on what matters — helping someone feel safe, comfortable and valued.

You’ll be supporting older adults with things like:

• Personal care and mobility

• Making ameal or a comforting cuppa

• Keeping their home tidy and safe

• Sharing stories, laughter and companionship

• Supporting with some health tasks — e.g. catheter care, stoma care, nail care (training provided)

No previous care experience? No problem — we’ll train, support and cheer you on from day one.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Guaranteed Hours contracts available (10–25/wk) — steady, reliable income

• £13.75–£15.00/hr + 35p per mile

• Fully paid training & Care Certificate

• Birthday and appreciation gifts

• Pension & wellbeing support

• Staff discounts and annual team events

• Real career progression — we’ll help you grow

Qualifications

What you’ll need

• Right to work in the UK

• Full driving licence & access to a car

• Clear English and good communication skills

Join a team where care is done the right way. Apply now — and change lives, one visit at a time.