Home InsteadLast verified: 2026-09-13

Care Assistant (Weekends)

Full-time£15.5–15.7 / hrEntryUnited Kingdom

Job Description

At Home Instead we are looking for kind, reliable Care Assistants to support older adults across Folkestone and Hythe, Kent.

The morning shift will be: 07:00-14:00 and the evening shift is 16:00-21:00 all of our Care Professionals work alternate Weekends.

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.

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:

No previous care experience? No problem — we’ll train, support and cheer you on from day one.

Why you’ll love working with us:

What you’ll need:

Join a team where care is done the right way. Apply now — and change lives, one visit at a time.

  • Personal care and mobility
  • Making a meal or a comforting cuppa
  • Keeping their home tidy and safe
  • Sharing stories, laughter and companionship
  • Supporting with some health tasks — e.g. catheter care, stoma care, nail care (training provided)
  • £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
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Full Driving Licence & access to a Car
  • Clear English and good communication skills
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