Care Assistant

Job description

About the RoleDo you want to take the next step in your career? Would you like to be an important and valued member of the community? If 'Yes' to the above our wonderful team at Caremark Ashford and Shepway would love to hear from you!!

As a Caremark Care Assistant, your role will include, but is not limited to:

Companionship

Helping with personal care

Helping with mobility around the home

Overseeing medication and providing medical support

Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming

Benefits

Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs

Free specialist in‐house training

Career progression

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

On‐site parking

Referral programme

Paid mileage

Free Uniforms & PPE

Access to our unique communication app

Working Hours & ScheduleHours: 38‐45 hours per week

Shifts: Various shifts throughout our operating hours of 6am through to 10pm, 7 days per week. We are keen on those with availability evenings and weekends, although please do apply if you have other availability.

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Night shift

Weekend availability

Holiday work

Overtime

Pay£13.25–£16.00 per hour

Job TypesFull‐time, Part‐time, Permanent, Zero‐hours contract

Qualifications & Requirements

Full UK driving licence with access to your own car is essential.

Ability to commute to Ashford, Kent reliably or plan to relocate before starting work.

Work authorisation in the United Kingdom.

Desire to care for others – we can teach you the rest.

Work LocationOn the road

Application Questions

Do you require sponsorship?

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English