Community Care Assistant (Part-Time) | Drivers & Non-Drivers Welcome
Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Faversham & Surrounding Areas
£12.75–£13.25 per hour (Weekdays)
£13.75–£14.50 per hour (Weekends)
Make Every Visit Matter
Are you compassionate, reliable and looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?
East Kent Care Ltd is looking for a Community Care Assistant to join our growing team, supporting clients in Faversham with opportunities to increase your hours across Canterbury and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re an experienced Care Assistant or looking to continue your career in care, we’d love to hear from you.
Drivers & Non-Drivers Welcome
Whether you drive or rely on public transport, we’d love to hear from you.
Our immediate priority is recruiting someone to support an established double-handed Moving & Handling care package in Faversham.
If you can travel reliably to our Faversham client, you do not need to drive to apply.
Looking to increase your hours?
We also support three clients in Canterbury, all within walking distance of Canterbury railway stations, making additional hours easily accessible by train or public transport.
If you do drive, there are also opportunities to work across our wider service as additional hours become available.
Moving & Handling Experience Preferred
Applicants who already hold a valid Moving & Handling certificate will be given priority consideration, as they can begin supporting this established care package more quickly.
If you don’t currently hold the qualification, we still encourage you to apply, as accredited training may be available for the right candidate.
Your Contract
- 12 contracted hours per week
- 4 hours across 3 days
- Opportunities to increase your contracted hours as additional work becomes available
Your Shift Pattern
Week One (Every Other Week)
Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Fixed double-handed Moving & Handling call
- Based in Faversham
- Working alongside another experienced Care Assistant
This one-hour visit is the only fixed part of your shift.
The remaining 3 hours can be worked flexibly:
- Earlier during the day on Friday, Saturday or Sunday
- Across Monday, Wednesday or Friday within the availability below
Additional hours may also become available across these days.
Week Two
Your contracted hours (or additional hours) can be worked flexibly during the following availability:
Monday2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Your rota will be planned around your availability while maintaining continuity of care for our clients.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Community Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care that enables people to remain safe, independent and comfortable within their own homes.
Your duties may include:
- Personal care
- Moving and handling
- Medication support
- Meal preparation
- Companionship
- Mobility assistance
- Promoting independence
- Accurate digital care recording
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Aged 18 years or over
- Compassionate, caring and reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- A genuine passion for providing outstanding care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to travel reliably to assigned clients (by car, train, bus, walking or cycling)
Desirable
- Previous domiciliary care experience
- Valid Moving & Handling certificate
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
What We Offer
- £12.75–£13.50 per hour (Weekdays)
- £13.75–£14.50 per hour (Weekends)
- Paid induction and training
- Free uniform
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive management team
- Career progression opportunities
- Opportunities to increase your contracted hours as our client base continues to grow
- A friendly, supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued
Why Join East Kent Care Ltd?
At East Kent Care Ltd, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We invest in our staff by providing ongoing support, professional development and opportunities to grow within our organisation.
Whether you’re looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle or hoping to build a long-term career in care, you’ll become part of a team that values compassion, professionalism and making a real difference every single day.
If you’re ready to join a supportive and growing care provider, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the East Kent Care Ltd team.
Pay: £13.75-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own car for work
- Do you live locally to Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, or Faversham? Please note that this role involves travelling between clients’ homes across these areas during the working day.
- Which Shift Pattern Are You Applying for ?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
