Full Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- *Drivers Only*

Home Instead; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

Paid Mileage

Paid Holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded NVQ training

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gillingham is seeking a Full-Time Care Assistant to offer companionship and support to clients. The role requires a valid driving licence and availability for alternate weekends. You will assist clients with everyday tasks, personal care, and provide high-quality, person-focused care. This position offers competitive pay rates between £13 to £14 per hour along with guaranteed hours contracts and various employee benefits. If you are passionate about care and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Experience in care sector is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Assist with everyday tasks including meal preparation.
• Support clients with personal care essentials.

Skills

Companionship skills

Meal preparation

Personal care

Communication

Time management

Job description

Full Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- **Drivers Only**

Full-time

Date Advert Closes: 31 August 2025

Why just work when You Can Care?

Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential in order to support our clients to the fullest and must be available to work alternate weekends

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With visits of one hour or more, award winning trainingand an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

• Rated No.1 in the Elite top 100 Franchises 2020

• Franchise of the Year Gold Winner in the British Franchise Awards

We can offer you

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13to £14per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage
• Guaranteed hours contracts
• 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

Full Time (40 hours per week) - 07:30 to 14:30 then 16:30 until 22:00 including alternate weekends.

Guaranteed Full time contracts

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! Click apply today or call us at 01634557070 to learn more.