Mash Group, a trusted provider of high-quality home care services, is seeking compassionate Community Care Assistants to support clients in Dartford and surrounding areas. This opportunity offers both part-time and full-time roles, ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives.
No previous care experience is required, as full training and ongoing support are provided from day one. Successful candidates will be naturally caring, patient and reliable, with strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others maintain independence and wellbeing in their own homes.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, although sponsorship may be considered. For drivers, access to a car with business insurance is required to travel safely between client locations.
This role provides flexible working hours, structured training, and the opportunity to join a supportive and professional team. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone in Dartford seeking a rewarding career in community care with Mash Group, where compassion, reliability, and teamwork are highly valued.
Position: Community Care Assistant
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Location: Dartford & Surrounding Areas
Full job description
£13.50ph + paid travel time, mileage and paid training
Flexible shifts and strong local team support
Minimum 1-hour visits to deliver quality, unhurried care
Community Care Assistant – Dartford& Surrounding Areas
Part-time & full-time roles available | Make a real difference close to home
Are you someone who loves helping others start and end their day with confidence?
Join a growing home care team supporting older adults in Dartford, Bexley and West Gravesend — right where care matters most.
We believe the best care comes from happy, supported Care Assistants. That means:
You feel valued
You are listened to
You have time to do your job properly
If you want a career where kindness is your biggest strength — we’d love to hear from you.
What the Role Involves
Every visit is different, but the goal is always the same: to help someone live well at home.
You’ll support with:
- Personal care and daily routines
- Medication reminders and mealtime support
- Mobility and confidence with moving around the home
- Light household tasks to keep things safe and comfortable
- Companionship — because connection matters
- You’ll visit the same clients regularly so you can build trust and make a real impact.
What You’ll Receive
- £13.50 per hour
- Double pay on peak days
- Paid travel and waiting time
- 35p per mile mileage allowance
- Paid DBS (refunded after probation)
- Earn while you train — fully paid induction & shadowing
- Guaranteed hours (20 or 30 per week) after probation
- £400 refer-a-friend reward
- Opportunities to grow into Senior or Lead roles
And most importantly:
- Minimum 1-hour visits — real time to care properly
- Shifts & Flexibility
- We provide care between 06:45 – 21:30, and we’ll work with you to build a schedule that suits your life.
- All we ask is every other weekend availability.
Who We’re Looking For
- Naturally caring, patient and reliable people
- Drivers with access to a car and business insurance
- Great communicators who enjoy helping others
- Students, parents, retirees or career changers welcome
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship may be considered)
- No experience needed — training and support are provided from day one.
Why Join Us?
Because here, you’re never just another number.
You’re part of a team that celebrates you, checks in on you, and helps you succeed.
Many of our Care Assistants have stayed for years and that says everything.
Apply Today
If you’re ready for a rewarding role where your work truly matters, apply now.
Join a caring local team that puts people first — including you.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled