Care Assistant- (Lyminge, Etchinghill, Elham)
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- WhereLyminge
- Posted9 September 2026
Care as it should be — unhurried, personal, rewarding!.
At Home Instead, we give you the time to make a difference. Our visits are at least an hour long, so you can focus on what matters — helping someone feel safe, comfortable and valued.
You’ll be supporting older adults with things like:
- Providing respectful personal care, such as helping with washing, showering, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene, while always maintaining dignity and independence
- Supporting with mobility and helping clients move around their home safely
- Preparing meals, snacks and hot drinks
- Helping with light household tasks to keep their home safe and comfortable
- Offering companionship, conversation and a friendly face
- Supporting with medication reminders and other health-related tasks where appropriate
No Experience? No Problem!
You don’t need previous care experience — we’ll train, support, and cheer you on from day one.
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?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Why you’ll love working with us:
£14.25–£15.70/hr + 35p per mile
Fully paid training & Care Certificate
Birthday and appreciation gifts
Pension & wellbeing support
Staff discounts and annual team events
Real career progression — we’ll help you 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.
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!
Become a Care Professional with Home Instead Folkestone 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 01303 847899
🌐 Or apply online at: Home Care Recruitment | Feel Good About Your Work | Home Instead
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
- Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
- Keep client records and care plans up to date
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
