Care Assistant-Weekends
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- WhereNew Romney
- Posted10 July 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.
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!
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.
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.
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 760222
🌐 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.
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
- Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
- 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.
