Care Assistant (Part/Full Time)

Home Instead Senior Care; Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking kind, reliable Care Assistants in the Folkestone and Hythe area. This role involves supporting older adults with personal care, companionship, and some health tasks. Flexible hours and guaranteed contracts are available, with competitive pay. Training is offered, making this a suitable position even for those without previous experience.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours contracts

£13.75–£15.00/hr + mileage allowance

Fully paid training & Care Certificate

Birthday and appreciation gifts

Pension & wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Real career progression

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Ready to undergo training for specific health tasks.
• No previous care experience needed, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults with personal care and companionship.
• Assist with health tasks, including catheter and stoma care.
• Help keep clients' homes tidy and safe.

Skills

Clear English and good communication skills

Full driving licence & access to a car

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Company Description

We’re looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Folkestone and Hythe, 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 Folkestone & Hythe 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.