Compassionate Care Assistant — Evenings, Training & Growth

Home Instead; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Care Certificate

Birthday gifts

Pension

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Team events

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Folkestone and Hythe, Kent. Visits are at least an hour long to focus on dignity, comfort and safety, with evenings 16:00–21:00 and alternate weekends.

You will help with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping and companionship, ensuring clients feel safe, valued and independent in their own homes. A full driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Clear English and good communication skills.
• A warm, patient and caring nature.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care and support with bathing, dressing, and hygiene while maintaining dignity.
• Assist with mobility and safe movement around the client’s home.
• Prepare meals, snacks and hot drinks; help with light household tasks.
• Offer companionship and conversation, monitor wellbeing and provide reminders for medications when appropriate.

Skills

Clear English

Communication skills

Caring nature

Job description

Home Instead is seeking kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Folkestone and Hythe, Kent. Visits are at least an hour long to focus on dignity, comfort and safety, with evenings 16:00–21:00 and alternate weekends.

You will help with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping and companionship, ensuring clients feel safe, valued and independent in their own homes. A full driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.