Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Hailsham seeks compassionate Morning Care Professionals to help clients start their day positively. Responsibilities include preparing breakfasts, performing light housekeeping, and assisting with personal care routines. The role is ideal for those with a caring disposition and strong communication skills. All training is provided with flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle.

Benefits

Mileage pay and paid travel/waiting time

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Employee referral program

Award-winning professional development training

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary - all training provided!
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious breakfasts according to client preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (making beds, washing dishes, laundry).
• Provide medication reminders and monitor client well-being.
• Assist clients with morning personal care routines (bathing, dressing).
• Engage clients in stimulating activities (reading, music, puzzles).

Skills

Caring and patient disposition

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail in following care plans

Job description

Company Description

Why Choose Home Instead?

Join a company that truly values making a difference in people's lives. Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham were established in 2015 celebrating 10 years this year and are the firsthome care provider in East Sussex to have been rated as OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

We deliver personalised, relationship-led support that helps individuals maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.

Job Description

Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham seeks compassionate Morning Care Professionals to help our clients start their day positively

As a Morning Care Professional, you'll provide personalised care and companionship during those important morning hours. Your role will include assisting with morning routines, preparing breakfast and light housekeeping, all while building meaningful relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious breakfasts according to client preferences
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (making beds, washing dishes, laundry)
• Provide medication reminders and monitor client well-being
• Assist clients with morning personal care routines (bathing, dressing)
• Engage clients in stimulating activities (reading, music, puzzles)
• Run errands as needed (grocery shopping, etc.)

Qualifications

We are seeking Care Professionals who have;

• Caring and patient disposition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail in following care plans
• Reliable transportation to client visits

No prior experience necessary - all training provided!

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Mileage pay and paid travel/waiting time
• Regular client visits, fitting around your lifestyle and other commitments
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Employee referral program
• Employee discount scheme
• Award-winning professional development training
• Annual pay review

Additional Information:

• This role is UK based and conditional to having the right to work in the UK
• Must be 18 years or older
• Full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred but not essential

Ready to brighten someone's morning?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can directly impact the quality of care for vulnerable adults while developing your career in health and social care, we'd love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.