Care Assistant (Part Time, Full Time) – CT4 Area (Lyminge, Etchinghill, Elham)

Home Instead Senior Care; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider is looking for Care Assistants in the CT4 villages of England to provide compassionate support to older adults. This role involves personal care, meal preparation, and companionship, ensuring clients feel safe and valued. With guaranteed hours and full training provided, candidates will need a valid driving licence and the right to work in the UK. A kind nature and reliable communication skills are essential. Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, birthday gifts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours contracts

Fully paid training

Birthday and appreciation gifts

Pension and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Prepare meals and provide companionship.
• Assist with light household tasks.
• Support with health-related tasks after training.

Skills

Kind nature

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company Description

We’re growing our team in the CT4 villages — Lyminge, Etchinghill and Elham — and we’re looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults in their local community.

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.

Our visits are never rushed, giving you the time to build trust and make a real difference.

Job Description

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

At Home Instead, we give you the time to care properly. Our visits are a minimum of one hour, so you can focus on what matters, helping someone feel safe, comfortable and valued.

You’ll support older adults with things like:

• Personal care and mobility
• Preparing meals or a comforting cuppa
• Light household tasks to keep their home safe
• Sharing conversation, stories and companionship
• Supporting with some health tasks — e.g. catheter care, stoma care, nail care (full 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

• Roles specifically available in CT4 – Lyminge, Etchinghill & Elham
• Guaranteed Hours contracts (10–25/wk) for reliable income
• £13.75–£15.00/hr + 35p per mile
• Fully paid training & Care Certificate
• Birthday and appreciation gifts
• Pension & wellbeing support
• Staff discounts & annual team events
• 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
• A kind nature and willingness to learn