Care Assistant (Weekends)
Home Instead
Ashford
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Additional Information
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
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Company Description
Home Instead are looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Ashford, Kent.
We are looking for Care Assistants to work Weekends, this will be either: 07:00-14:00 or 16:00-21:00
If you have a caring heart and a friendly smile, you can make someone’s day — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.
At Home Instead, we focus on quality care, offering both companionship and personal support so clients can live safely, comfortably and with dignity.
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Job Description
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!
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?
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.
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!
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