Domiciliary Care Assistant – £14/ hr + Paid Travel Time (Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay) in Herne Bay inHerne Bay PUBLISHED MON 15 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
🚗 Paid travel time (£12.21/hr) + 35p mileage
📈 Guaranteed 10 hrs/week, with pathway to 20+ hrs/week
📅 Alternate weekends required
📱 Paid training & free work phone
Why Join Us?
We believe great carers deserve great support. That’s why we guarantee hours, pay fairly for your travel time, and offer clear progression.
• Guaranteed 10 hrs/week contract (not zero-hours)
• Career progression with 5% annual pay rises
• Flexible shifts: mornings, evenings & weekends
• A supportive, friendly care team that values your work
What You’ll Do
• Provide personal care, companionship & mobility support in clients’ homes
• Work in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and nearby areas
• Follow personalised care plans & update records accurately
• Support clients with meal prep, daily living, and safe mobility
• Build trusted relationships with families and professionals
What We’re Looking For
• Previous care experience (ideally domiciliary care)
• Full UK driving licence & own vehicle
• Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Compassion, reliability, and good communication
We welcome applications from those new to care if you have the right values — full training is provided.
Benefits
• £14.00/hour starting rate, with 5% annual increases
• Paid travel time (£12.21/hr) + 35p mileage
• Career progression opportunities
• Paid training and free work phone
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today — we’d love to welcome you into our care team.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Paid travel time (£12.21/hr) plus 35p per mile — you're paid for driving between visits and your car costs are covered.; Guaranteed 10 hrs/week contract (not zero‑hours) with a clear pathway to 20+ hrs — reliable income for childcare planning.; £14/hr starting rate plus 5% annual pay rises — transparent pay and steady progression.; Paid training and a free work phone — ideal if you’re returning to work or new to care.; Local rounds in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay — short drives make shifts manageable if you have a car.; Flexible shifts (mornings, evenings and alternate weekends) and a supportive team — fits family life and offers peer support.
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