Care Professional in Wrotham/ Meopham/ St Mary Platt

Home Instead Senior Care; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-medical care provider in Tonbridge and Malling is seeking CARE Professionals who are kind and compassionate. This role involves providing personal care and companionship to older clients, ensuring they live independently. Previous experience is not required as full training is provided. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay of £13 – £13.50 per hour, plus benefits like a fuel allowance and discounts.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Fuel allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting or with older people is a plus.
• Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding service.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Encourage clients' hobbies and interests.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

At Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, we are proud to be part of the world’s leading provider of non-medical care for older people. From personal care and house-help to companionship, we focus on building lasting relationships with our clients.

We provide:

• Award-winning training and full shadowing before you start
• Minimum one-hour visits, so you have time to care properly
• Continuity of care, matching you with clients who share your interests and hobbies

We are proud to offer:

• £13 – £13.50 per hour
• 35p per mile fuel allowance
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Ongoing support and development

Responsibilities

As a CARE Professional at Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, you will travel to clients’ homes and provide a range of care services that enable them to continue living independently in their own homes.

At Home Instead, we provide non-medical services (personal care, house-help and companionship), and we’re looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a genuine difference to our clients’ quality of life.

Some necessary requirements include:

• Weekend availability
• A full UK driving licence

This role could involve:

• Morning routines, including personal care such as bathing
• Evening routines before bed
• Helping with jobs around the home
• Cooking meals
• Taking clients shopping or to appointments
• Driving them to day centres, church, or local activities
• Encouraging hobbies and interests
• Or simply providing them with company and companionship

New Roles Available

You don’t need formal experience or qualifications—we provide full training. What matters most is your kindness, compassion, and reliability.

Qualifications

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a CARE Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. Possible experience for the role would include:

• A personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience.
• Passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service.
• Reliable, trustworthy and respectful.
• Enjoying building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Additional Information

Home Instead - Providing Dignity, Delivering Comfort, Creating Connections.