Free carer support goes a long way, but sometimes a family needs more hours than statutory services can offer — or care at short notice, overnight, or on a schedule that free provision simply doesn't cover. Crossroads Care Kent's paid home care services are available across East Kent for exactly these situations.
Paid Home Care Across East Kent
We provide flexible, professional home care throughout East Kent, including Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Dover, Deal, Folkestone, and Ashford. Whether you need a few hours a week of extra support or more substantial daily care, our team can build a package around your family's needs.
What Our Paid Services Cover
- Personal care — washing, dressing, medication, and daily living support
- Post-hospital and surgery support — helping loved ones recover safely at home after a hospital stay in East Kent
- Overnight and 24/7 care — daytime, evening, night-time, and weekend cover, subject to availability
- Holiday and special occasion cover — so families can celebrate, travel, or simply rest easy knowing care is arranged
- End of life care — compassionate, experienced support delivered in your loved one's own home
- Flexible visits — from a single one-off visit to regular daily care, with a minimum booking of 2 hours
Why Families Across East Kent Choose Us
- CQC registered — our paid care service is regulated and inspected to the same standards as any other registered care provider
- Nonprofit pricing — as a charity, our rates reflect our mission rather than a profit margin
- Trained, DBS-checked staff — every care worker is fully vetted and trained before working with families
- Local knowledge — decades of experience supporting carers and families across East Kent, from Canterbury to the Thanet coast
Our Rates
We keep our pricing transparent, with no hidden fees:
- £23.50 per hour — weekdays, 8am–8pm
- £26.50 per hour — evenings and nights, weekdays, 8pm–8am
- £31.50 per hour — weekends, weekend nights, and bank holidays
All bookings have a minimum length of 2 hours.
Note: Please see our Service page for up to date rates and conditions.
Areas We Cover in East Kent
We provide paid care and respite services throughout East Kent, including:
- Canterbury and surrounding villages
- Herne Bay and Whitstable
- Thanet — Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs
- Dover and Deal
- Folkestone and the surrounding coast
- Ashford and the wider district
If you're not sure whether we cover your specific area, get in touch — we're happy to check.
How to Arrange Paid Care in East Kent
- Contact us on 0345 095 6701 or email enquiries@crossroadskent.org — or call our Paid Services team directly on 01622 816320
- Tell us what you need — hours, times, and the kind of support your loved one requires
- Care assessment — we'll put together a care plan tailored to your family
- Meet your care worker — introductions happen before support begins
- Care begins — with regular reviews to make sure the package still fits as needs change
Get in Touch
If you're looking for paid respite or home care in Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Thanet, Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Ashford, or anywhere else across East Kent, Crossroads Care Kent can help.
Phone: 0345 095 6701 (general enquiries) or 01622 816320 (Paid Services bookings) Email: enquiries@crossroadskent.org
Professional, trusted care at home — built around your family, not the other way around.