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Right at Home Bexley and Dartford; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Full PPE provided

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Right at Home Bexley and Dartford is seeking a friendly and reliable Care Assistant on a part-time basis in Dartford. The role offers flexible, field-based shifts with full training and PPE provided.

You’ll be supporting clients with personal care, daily tasks, and mobility, in addition to maintaining a caring, professional approach within a family-like team. Salary is £12.75–£14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• Available for early mornings/evenings and alternate weekends.
• Minimum 20 hours per week and current right to work in the UK; sponsorships not offered.

Responsibilities

• Motivate clients to get the most out of their day.
• Provide personal care, administer medication, assist with washing and dressing.
• Assist with shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation and taking clients to appointments.

Education

Care Certificate / NVQ equivalent

First Aid Certification

Job description

Do you want to work with an employer that values and rewards hard work?

Do you want to work somewhere that can offer you choice and a clear path in your career progression?

Right at Home Bexley and Dartford is a friendly, local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.

We are looking for friendly, reliable, and caring Care Assistants to join our team.

You probably already have the skills and knowledge you need to make a great Care Assistant, but we can offer you the training to enhance and perfect your skills and to take the next step in your career.

Care Assistant (Part-Time)

Company: Right at Home Bexley and Dartford

Salary: £12.75 to £14 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Dartford

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Sept 2026

Closing date: 15 Oct 2026

What do you need?

• Be available for early mornings/evenings/alternate weekends.
• Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
• Availability of 20 hours a week.
• Current right to work in the UK - We do not offer sponsorships.
• Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude.

What will you get?

• Premium hourly rates £12.75-14.00 and additional Pay Per Mile: £0.35p.
• Flexible shifts close to home.
• Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role.
• Access to further learning such as the Care Certificate, complex care and NVQs.
• Issued with full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work.
• Career progression opportunities and room to grow.
• An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do.
• A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction.
• The opportunity to be part of a 'family feel', supportive team of Care Assistants.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

What will you be doing?

• Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day.
• Personal care, Administering medication, Assisting Clients with washing and dressing, Shopping, Housekeeping, Meal preparation, Taking Clients for appointments or outings.

Right at Home Bexley and Dartford covers the following areas:

Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Belvedere, Welling, Sidcup, Dartford, Swanley, Darenth.

Even if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.

Job type: Permanent

Expected hours: 20 hours per week

Pay: £12.75-£14.00 per hour

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence and daily access to a car (required)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: IN PERSON