Care Assistant

Confidential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Paid training

DBS paid by us

Free uniform

Job summary

Nightingale Homecare in Eastbourne is seeking caring individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. You will support clients with personal care, medication assistance, meals, light housework, and companionship to help them live safely and independently at home.

We offer flexible hours, paid training, DBS paid by us, a local role near you, mileage allowance, and a path to build a long-term career in care within a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• The most important quality is a kind and caring nature. We'll teach you the rest.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care while promoting dignity and independence.
• Assisting with medication.
• Preparing meals and helping with light household tasks.
• Providing companionship, conversation and emotional support.
• Supporting clients with hobbies, interests and social activities.
• Helping people remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes.

Job description

At Nightingale Homecare, we're more than just a care provider we're a team of compassionate people dedicated to helping others live safely, independently and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes in Eastbourne or Seaford, Saltdean and The Havens, you choose the area you'd like to work.

Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant or looking for a complete career change, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Receive

We believe great care starts with looking after our team, which is why we offer:

• £15.00 £16.10 per hour
• 90p per hour mileage allowance
• Flexible working patterns to fit around your lifestyle.
• Fully paid training with ongoing learning
• A welcoming, supportive and friendly team.
• Local work close to home.
• DBS check paid for by us.
• Paid annual leave.
• Free uniform and PPE.
• Seasonal rewards and recognition.
• Genuine opportunities to build a long-term career in care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting with personal care while promoting dignity and independence.
• Assisting with medication.
• Preparing meals and helping with light household tasks.
• Providing companionship, conversation and emotional support.
• Supporting clients with hobbies, interests and social activities.
• Helping people remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes.

What We're Looking For

The most important quality is a kind and caring nature. We'll teach you the rest.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.