Brighton & Hove, East Sussex: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Portslade by Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in Portslade by Sea is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting daily routines, and enabling customer socialisation. The role offers flexible hours between morning and evening with guaranteed hours available. Candidates must have their own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. Full training is provided along with various benefits such as paid mileage and holidays.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Paid mileage

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Bonus pay schemes

Access to Early Pay app

Qualifications

• Must own a vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
• Commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Help with washing and dressing.
• Assist with shopping and meal preparation.
• Provide medication prompts.
• Support with daily routines.
• Facilitate socialising and leisure activities.
• Travel to customers' homes to assist them as agreed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Caring

Sensitive

Flexible

Good communicator

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex

Salary: £12-£18 per hour

Hours: Variable but require regular availability

Benefits

• Opportunities for Care Assistants – with or without experience
• Full training and ongoing support to successful candidates
• Full‑time & part‑time availability
• Morning, evening and weekend shifts
• Variety of hours between 7am to 10pm
• Guaranteed hours available
• Paid mileage – 30p/mile for drivers and 20p for walkers (bonus for drivers)
• Paid holiday
• Pension scheme
• Bonus pay schemes / rewards / refer‑a‑friend
• Regular paid supervision & supportive office team whenever needed
• Early Pay app – access your pay throughout each month, whenever you want!

Responsibilities

• Help with washing & dressing
• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompts with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Help customers access the community
• Travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed
• Provide support that matches what a family member would reasonably give (e.g., bathing, dressing, domestic support)

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated, well‑organised & reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
• Good communicator

Application Information

We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the UK.

We can only accept applications from candidates who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

Please note we are unable to consider applications outside of the UK.

We are currently not considering any sponsorship applications.

Contact: [e-mail]