Care Assistant (for weekends)

Looking to Make a Real Impact This Weekend? Just a Few Hours Could Change a Life.

At Home Instead Dartford, care isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to uplift and support vulnerable people. We’re a passionate, family-run business, providing outstanding, person centred home care throughout Belvedere, Erith, Bexley, Dartford, West Gravesend, and nearby areas. 

We’re incredibly proud to be five-time winners of the Workbuzz “5* Employer Award” and the “PEAQ Employer Excellence” Award. We’re seeking caring, reliable individuals to provide companionship and support during weekends—whether it’s a few hours or more.

To us, it really is personal. We believe in building genuine, trusting relationships by allocating the same client to the same Care Professional as often as possible and ensuring that visits are never rushed—a minimum of 1 hour each. 

Your Time is Precious. Use it Powerfully.

If you're ready to join a team where your contributions truly matter, Apply today!

At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:

• Competitive pay - from £15.00 to £17.00 per hour. Bank Holiday pay rates are double
• Minimum 1 hour calls – with client matching for continuity.
• Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further, e.g. sponsoring your NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Trainings - We offer fully paid training, from e-learning courses to in-house workshops.
• Employee referral bonus programme - Our Care Friends app enables you to turn points into £££ for referring others to us
• Mileage - paid separately
• Other benefits including: Exclusive discounts scheme for shopping and utilities, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, genuine Career Development & Progression opportunities, ongoing support around the clock, Care Certification

What you will bring:

Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes! Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship and wellbeing support
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
• Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
• Help with washing, dressing or bathing.
• Medication reminders and administration

Be caring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.

Have a full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle so you can provide care to our clients in their own homes across our area.

Have a good grasp of the English language.

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.