Care in Kent - Ashford

22/04/2026

Most care roles ask you to follow the plan.
This one asks you to think.

I’m looking for a Client Assessor for Ashford and Folkestone, with progression to Deputy Manager and the responsibility to step in as Manager in Charge when needed.

This role is only suitable if you’re comfortable taking real ownership, working mostly in the community, and stepping up to lead when needed.

This is not a desk-based role.
Around 80% of it is out in the community
Meeting families
Assessing needs
Bringing clarity at that early stage when something doesn’t quite feel right

I already have someone excellent in this role on one side of the business.
Her branch is green, calm and compliant.
She’s proactive, disciplined, and she follows systems properly.

That’s the standard.

You’ll be:
Assessing new clients and creating thoughtful, person-centred care plans
Supporting families across Ashford and Folkestone
Working closely with the Registered Manager as their right hand
Helping us maintain strong CQC compliance and move closer to the Outstanding service we’re building

And when the Registered Manager is away, you step in as Manager in Charge

You’ll need:
A full UK driving licence
Your own car
Confidence working independently in the community

If this feels like the kind of responsibility you’ve been ready for…

Take a look at how we do things:
www.careinkent.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Tell me about a time you spotted something starting to slip and what you did before it became a problem.

13/04/2026

Round the Kitchen Table Series

If you’ve ever heard yourself say, “Mum, I’ve just told you that,” and then instantly felt awful, you are not alone.

That moment usually isn’t the problem. It’s the sign.

For many families, what starts as a bit of forgetfulness slowly turns into one person carrying more and more of the thinking, reminding, worrying and organising. It happens so gradually that you don’t always realise how much has changed until you feel exhausted or hear the strain in your own voice.

Most families don’t ask for support too early. They usually wait longer than they needed to.

Not because they don’t care. Because they do.

Sometimes a little support at the right time protects the relationship and takes the pressure down before things reach crisis point.

If you’re starting to think about home care for a parent in Ashford, Folkestone or Hythe, message me. I’m always happy to help families think clearly and talk things through.

Kimberley Stevens
Founder, Care in Kent
Helping families across Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe navigate home care for ageing parents

28/05/2025

💼 We’re Hiring: Registered Manager – Future Nominated Individual

📍 Ashford | Hythe | Folkestone
💷 £38,000–£40,000 + bonus + mentorship
🌸 Care in Kent – built on kindness, growing with purpose

This isn’t just a job. This is your chapter two.

Imagine leading a care company where you’re trusted, supported, and encouraged to do it properly.
Imagine being mentored by a founder who says,

“You’ve got the heart. I’ll help you build the legacy.”

We’re ready to hand over the reins to someone with vision, values, and the kind of fire that takes a team to CQC Outstanding.

This role includes:
✅ Leading two warm and trusted branches
✅ Growing our Platinum Private Care service
✅ Succession plan to Nominated Individual
✅ Real bonus structure + birthday off + zero burnout culture

✨ You’ll love this if:
• You’re already a Registered Manager (or ready to step up)
• You believe kindness is leadership
• You’re tired of tick-box care and ready to build something meaningful

You already care. This is where you get to lead.

📩 Apply now:

Message us, email [email protected] or call 01233 619530.

Even if you’re just thinking about it, reach out.

Sometimes the right move doesn’t shout.
It feels quietly right.

25/05/2025

I missed Mum’s hospital appointment because I was on a Zoom call.

Not because I didn’t care.
But because I was trying to hold everything, career, family, emotions, like a house of cards that wouldn’t collapse if I just kept still enough.

And when I finally got there, she said,
“It’s okay, love. I know you’re busy.”
And that’s when it broke me.

Because she wasn’t angry.
She was protecting me the same way I thought I was protecting her.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

Care isn’t a task. It’s a relationship.
And relationships need room to breathe.

I thought asking for help meant letting go.
Turns out, it means leaning in with more presence, more patience, more love.

That’s why I chose Care in Kent.
So I could finally just be a daughter again.
And make memories that aren’t laced with guilt.

If you’re reading this, maybe it’s your time too.

18/05/2025

The Strength to Ask for Help

You’re doing everything you can. You’re being the daughter, the organiser, the shoulder to cry on. You’re holding up the world and somewhere in the quiet moments, you’re wondering how much longer you can hold it all.

Asking for help doesn’t make you less. It makes you wise. Brave. Loving. It means choosing strength in a different form by letting someone in.

At Care in Kent, we understand that what families really need is peace of mind. Our Platinum Home Care isn’t just about keeping someone safe at home. It’s about creating a sanctuary where your mum (or dad) is treated with tenderness, dignity, and delight.

You don’t have to do this alone.
Let us walk alongside you.

Call today and let’s talk about what care could feel like for both of you.

12/04/2025

02/07/2024

Companion care is like having a helpful companion who spends time with someone who needs a little extra help.This companion can help with things like making ...

31/01/2024

Care roles available
⭐Folkestone Care Coordinator - Office Based - TN25 6SX⭐
⭐On-Call Coordinator - alternate weekends⭐
⭐Community Care Workers - Ashford & Folkestone Community⭐
You must be a driver with use of your own vehicle for the above positions.
🤩Come and join Care in Kent🤩
Apply today 👉 https://careinkent.co.uk

Care in Kent provides flexible Home care services for the elderly in their own home | Companion Care for Mum & Dad | Private Carers for the Elderly | Ashford | Folkestone | Learn more call today 01233 619530

19/12/2023