At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential support to vulnerable adults in their own homes.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at Papillon Home Care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, guaranteed hours, paid training, and career progression.
- Other info: Open to female applicants only due to service user preferences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community and enhance clients' independence.
- Qualifications: 12 months home care experience and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Join the caring team at Papillon Home Care and make a real difference in your local community. We are currently recruiting an experienced Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to clients in their own homes across Folkestone, Hythe, Hawkinge, Cheriton, Lympne, Romney Marsh, Capel and Dover. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping others maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
Guaranteed contracted hours: 16 hours per week (Must include min of 8 hours at the weekend). Care rounds operate between 7am – 9pm, worked in smaller scheduled rounds. This is community-based home care, not a care home role.
About the Role: As a Home Care Worker, you’ll provide essential support to vulnerable adults within the comfort of their own homes. No two days are the same, and the relationships you build with clients can make a genuine impact on their wellbeing and independence.
- Personal care and assistance with washing and dressing
- Medication support
- Meal preparation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Assisting clients to appointments or in the community
- Promoting independence and dignity at all times
Why Join Papillon Home Care? We value and support our care team, offering:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed contracted hours
- Paid mileage
- Holiday entitlement
- Monthly staff prize draw
- Paid* Training and Career progression opportunities
- Fully funded diploma qualifications
- Access to employee discount schemes
- Employee referral bonus programme
*Terms and conditions apply.
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Have a minimum of 12 months home care experience
- Be able to communicate confidently in English (spoken and written)
- Be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check before employment
Due to the personal care needs and expressed preferences of our service users, this role is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 occupational requirement exemption.
About Us Papillon Home Care is a CQC-registered care agency providing compassionate, person-centred home care services since 2018. We are proud to support our clients with dignity, respect and professionalism while helping them remain safely in their own homes.
Apply Today If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join the Papillon team today.
Home Care Assistant – Guaranteed 16 Hours per Week in Folkestone employer: Papillonhomecare
As a leading home care service provider in New Romney, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and compassionate work culture that empowers our Care Workers to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. With flexible working hours and competitive pay rates, we offer our employees the opportunity for meaningful engagement and personal growth while ensuring they feel valued and appreciated in their vital roles.
