Care Professional- Driving required

Home Instead; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in the UK is seeking Care Assistants to deliver personalized care and companionship to clients. The ideal candidates will have good availability and a caring personality. The role offers rewarding work with part-time to full-time hours, competitive pay rates starting from £13.25 per hour, and fully paid training along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Retention bonus

Employee referral bonus

Fully paid training

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Ability to provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Skills in assisting with daily tasks.
• Experience in personal care duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-focused care during minimum 1-hour visits.
• Assist clients with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings.

Skills

Caring personality

Good availability

Reliable transportation

Job description

Company Description: Home Instead Canterbury covers Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and surrounding areas. We support our aging and vulnerable adults to stay in their own homes longer with quality care. Owners Sean and Charlotte opened the business in January 2021, and we have grown steadily, currently boasting a 9.4 out of 10 rating on Homecare.co.uk, the UK's leading Care Review site. We are registered with CQC and rated as GOOD across all categories.

If you're looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and make a difference, look no further. We are seeking Care Professionals with good availability, reliable transportation (as some clients require accompaniment to appointments), and a desire to join an award-winning company and be part of the Home Instead family. Experience is welcome but not necessary, as we offer an award-winning training scheme. We prioritize matching Care Professionals to clients based on needs and shared interests.

Job Description: Care Assistant

Benefits and responsibilities include:

• Being a Care Professional is highly rewarding, with no two days the same! With minimum 1-hour care visits and client matching, you have ample time to provide high-quality, person-focused care.
• Companionship—ensuring clients enjoy regular and meaningful social interaction.
• Assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping.
• Providing personal care, including bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to support health and independence.

Additional Information

Join the Home Instead community and work with friendly, like-minded individuals who share your values. Whether you have experience or are seeking a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01227 287 911 to learn more.

Note: This role requires the applicant to reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. We are not sponsoring visas at this time.

• Excellent pay rates—from £13.25 per hour on weekdays and £13.75 per hour on weekends, plus double bank holiday rates.
• Hours available—from 10 hours part-time to 37.5 hours full-time.
• Minimum 1-hour calls to ensure quality care.
• Retention bonus—hourly rate increases to £13 after 6 months.
• Employee referral bonus—£50 for each referral who starts with us, and a further £100 after 6 months.
• Mileage 30p per mile and travel time paid at £12.21 per hour.
• Fully paid training with ongoing support and career development opportunities, including access to specialist training and qualifications such as City & Guilds.
• Employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Pension scheme and exclusive discounts at supermarkets, utility providers, and more.