Full Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- **Drivers Only**
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- WhereKent
- Posted15 February 2026
We can offer you
- Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
- Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holiday
- Paid Mileage
- Paid Holiday
- Mileage
- 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
- DBS fully refunded
- 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.
- Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
- 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 (40 hours per week) - 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.
Alternatively, you can email our Recruitment & Retention Lead for Medway, Sheppy & Swale at [email protected]
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.
