Full Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- **Drivers Only**
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- WhereHerne Bay
- Posted12 May 2026
We can offer you
- Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
- Excellent wages of £13.25 to £14 per hour. Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Paid Mileage
- Paid Travel
- Paid Holiday
- 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)
- No uniforms
- 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.
- Pension 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
Full Time - 07:30 to 14:30 then 16:30 until 22:00 including alternate weekends.
Guaranteed Full time contracts
Our shift pattern guarantees two weekend's off a month.
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
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Keep client records and care plans up to date
- Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- 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.
