Care Assistant (Part time, Full Time)

Home Instead; Folkestone and Hythe District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the Folkestone & Hythe area is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support older adults. The role involves personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily tasks. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have the right to work in the UK and a full driving license. This position offers guaranteed hours, attractive pay rates ranging from £13.75 to £15.00 per hour, and numerous perks including paid training and staff discounts.

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours contracts

Fully paid training & Care Certificate

Birthday and appreciation gifts

Pension & wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Real career progression

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults with personal care and mobility.
• Make meals or comforting drinks.
• Keep the home tidy and safe.
• Share stories, laughter, and companionship.
• Support with some health tasks.

Skills

Clear English and good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Part time, 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 a meal 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.

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