Care Assistant

APEX; Hastings; On-site; GBP 21,008 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Training

Mobile phone

PPE provided

Yearly pay rise

On-site parking

Job summary

APEX is hiring a Care Assistant to support clients at home across Hastings. You will assist with daily tasks, offer companionship, and help with outings and everyday activities.

Flexible hours and guaranteed hour contracts are available, with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Full-time and part-time positions, including weekends, are offered, with training and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Ability to pass a DBS check and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily tasks: personal care, dressing, meals.
• Support light household duties: cleaning, shopping, tidying.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Support clients with outings, day trips, and hobbies.
• Guaranteed hour contracts for stable income.
• Full/part-time roles with flexible hours; weekend availability.

Skills

Driving licence

Caring

Reliability

DBS check

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 15.25 - GBP 15.50 - hourly

Job Description

Are you caring and reliable?

Do you want a job that fits around your life, with guaranteed hours and no concerns about redundancy? If you drive (car, motorbike, or moped), we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant at APEX, you will make a real difference in people's lives. You'll support clients with everyday tasks like getting washed and dressed, having breakfast, going shopping, doing housework, enjoying day trips, and, most importantly, providing companionship. This is a rewarding role where you are paid to help others feel safe, cared for, and happy.

Hours:

We offer flexible hours tailored to your availability. You will be required to work other weekend. Shifts are available between 7am ; 10:30pm, and we can accommodate morning or evening preferences.

• Early mornings? You could work 7am to 10am and have the rest of your day free.
• Evenings? Working from 6pm to 10pm could be perfect if you have small children or other commitments.
• Full-time positions are also available.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with daily tasks such as personal care, dressing, and meals.
• Support with light household duties, such as cleaning, shopping, and tidying.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Assist clients with outings, day trips, and hobbies.
• Guaranteed hour contracts – Enjoy peace of mind with a stable income.
• Competitive pay: £14.50 per hour, including travel time enhancement and petrol allowance (petrol allowance element also tax free) with higher rates for bank holidays and Christmas.
• 28 days pro-rata paid holiday, with additional leave after 5 years of service.
• Full uniform and training provided.
• Mobile phone for work use.
• Enhanced PPE (masks, gloves, aprons, face shield, and sanitiser) provided for your safety.
• Yearly pay rise – We believe in rewarding hard work and commitment.

Requirements:

• Driving Licence: Required (car, motorbike, or moped).
• No prior care experience needed – our first-class training will ensure you have the skills and confidence to start the role.
• Ability to pass a DBS check and provide references.

Work Setting:

This is a homecare role, where you'll travel to clients' homes in the community. You must be comfortable working independently while following care plans and adhering to health and safety guidelines.

We're Looking for People Who Are:

• Caring, compassionate, and reliable.
• Flexible and willing to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Comfortable working with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Able to drive (car, motorbike, or moped).

Job Types:

• Full-time
• Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Rolled up pay rate

B270