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Care Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Support older adults with personal care and mobility
  • Prepare meals and hot drinks
  • Perform light household tasks to keep their home safe and comfortable
  • Provide companionship, conversation and a friendly face

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Social Skills
  • Patience

About the company

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Home Instead UK

  • Home, Senior & Disability Care
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Here at Home Instead, our mission is to expand the world's capacity to care. Across the globe we care for thousands of older adults, helping them live well at home for longer. In the UK, we’re reaching more older people than ever with an expansive network of 240 independently owned and operated franchise offices who play a key role in their local community.What we doOur quality, award-winning home care services support wellbeing and allow older people to live independently at home in familiar surroundings. From personal care, companionship and home help to specialist dementia, end of life and Parkinson’s care, our CAREGivers can support a wide range of needs. Join our networkOwning a Home Instead franchise offers a truly rewarding opportunity in a growing market. We’re with you every step of the way guiding each franchisee throughout their journey, enabling them to grow a successful home care business that really does make a difference. Find out about our care services: www.homeinstead.co.uk Find out about our franchise opportunity: www.homeinstead.co.uk/franchise/

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Job description

Company Description

Home Instead are looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults in their own homes in the Deal, Sandwich & Dover, Kent area.

We are a brand-new office in the local community, and we’re looking for caring individuals who genuinely want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting.

This is a part-time role with flexible shift options:

  • Morning shifts: 07:00 – 14:00

      Afternoon shifts: 14:00 – 21:00
     Shifts are available Monday to Friday, with alternate weekends required.

Hours will vary as we build up our client base, but if you’re looking to be part of something new, exciting, and growing, then we’re the team for you.

If you have a caring heart and a friendly smile, you can truly make someone’s day — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

Job Description

Care as it should be — unhurried, personal, rewarding.

At Home Instead, our visits are at least an hour long. No rushing, just real, meaningful care that makes a genuine difference to someone's day. 

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting older adults with things like:

  • personal care and mobility
  • Preparing meals and hot drinks
  • Light household tasks to keep their home safe and comfortable
  • Companionship, conversation and a friendly face
  • Some visits may include more personal health-related support — we provide full paid training for all of this, so no experience or medical background is needed

No Experience? No Problem!

We’re looking for people with the right values and attitude.

For example:

  • Have you cared for a loved one or supported a family member?
  • Are you someone who can chat easily and make others feel at ease?
  • Do you enjoy helping people and making a difference in someone’s day?

Hours:

Hours will vary whilst we build our client base, with a mix of:

  • Morning shifts: 07:00–14:00
  • Afternoon shifts: 14:00–21:00
  • Alternate weekends required

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to be part of something new, growing, and exciting.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • £14.25–£15.70 per hour + 35p per mile
  • We'll fund your full training and Care Certificate, so you're confident and ready from day one.
  • Birthday gifts and staff appreciation rewards
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health support
  • You'll receive a pension scheme and paid holidays as part of your employment with us.
  • Staff discounts and annual team events
  • Real career progression – we'll support you to grow

Join us and be part of a team that truly cares — where you’re given the time to deliver care the way it should be.

Qualifications

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

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

And we will help and support you with the rest! 

Additional Information

Become a Care Professional with Home Instead Dover, Deal & Sandwich today.

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Call our Recruiter on 01304 847899
🌐 Or apply online at: Home Care Recruitment | Feel Good About Your Work | Home Instead

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