Full Time Care Assistant *Drivers Only*

Home Instead; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Full Time Care Assistant in Faversham. You'll provide companionship and personal care, ensuring clients receive high-quality, person-focused support. With comprehensive training and a flexible working environment, this role is perfect for dedicated individuals looking to make a positive impact in their community.

Benefits

Award-winning, industry-leading training

Competitive pay rates of £12 to £13 per hour

Paid Mileage

Paid Holiday (20 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata)

DBS fully refunded

Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light discount card

100’s of online & in-store discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK Driving License.
• Must have access to a car.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients enjoy meaningful social interaction.
• Help with everyday tasks like meal preparation and light housework.
• Support clients with personal care essentials.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Meal preparation

Light housework

Job description

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Full Time Care Assistant **Drivers Only**, Faversham

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Faversham, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

903056307446

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We can offer you

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £12to £13per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage (30p/mile)
• Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
• 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
• Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
• DBS fully refunded
• 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
• Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
• A variety of shifts available.
• Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

For this role, having a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for visiting our clients and assisting them in getting out and about in our community.

Full Training will be Provided

Additional Information

• Must hold a valid UK Driving License
• Must have access to a car
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK

Apply now and discover the incredible satisfaction of making a real difference with Home Instead Canterbury.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!