Part Time Care Assistant (Weekdays & Alternate Weekends)- *Drivers Only*

Home Instead; England; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Paid mileage

Refer a friend bonus

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. The role includes providing companionship, helping with daily tasks, and supporting clients with personal care. Successful candidates will receive award-winning training, competitive pay of £13 to £14 per hour, and guaranteed hours contracts. The position requires a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with shifts available across multiple locations including Gillingham and Chatham.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular and meaningful social interaction with clients.
• Assist clients with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Support clients with bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Grooming

Communication

Job description

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 31 March 2026

Company Description

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

Guaranteed Hours Contract to work across Gillingham, Rainham, Chatham & Rochester

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 training and 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

Job Description

We can offer you

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.

You can also email our Retention and Recruitment Lead of Medway, Swale & Sheppey at: [e-mail]