Care Assistant for Early Mornings

Superior Healthcare; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Company pension

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-Friend reward

Ongoing training

Support from nurses and care Supervis

Specialist care skills development

Friendly team

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support an 18-year-old young man living in Polegate, near Eastbourne. The role offers flexible shifts (early, late, weekends, half-term) and a 2:1 care package with supervision from experienced colleagues.

You will help with personal care, seizure management, and community outings using a wheelchair. The team is dedicated to high-quality, person-centered care, supporting families at home and offering ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous care experience involving personal care.
• UK-based applicants only (visa sponsorship not available).
• Full UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seizure management.
• Manual handling.
• Medication administration.
• Personal care and daily living support.
• Community access and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable and compassionate

Job description

Looking for a rewarding care role that fits around school runs, studies, another job, or your existing commitments?

At Superior Healthcare, we’re seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join an established care team supporting a 18-year old young man living in Polegate, just a 20-minute walk from the train station.

Start your day making a real difference while enjoying the flexibility to work around your lifestyle.

Flexible Shifts to Suit You

We are particularly looking for carers who can support with:

• Morning Shifts: 06:00 - 08:30
• Afternoon/Evening Shifts: 16:00 - 22:00
• Weekend Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00
• Half-Term Cover (Monday-Friday): 06:00 - 22:00

We understand that flexibility matters. Whether you’re looking for a few morning shifts each week or a mixture of shifts across the week, we’ll work with you to create a rota that suits your availability.

About the Role

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Care Assistant to support an 18-year-old young man living with his family in Polegate.

This young man has a great sense of humour, is a joy to work with, and enjoys getting out and about in the community. You’ll have the opportunity to support him on days out and community activities using his wheelchair, helping him live life to the fullest while building a meaningful relationship with him and his family.

At Superior Healthcare, we support children, young people, and adults with complex health needs to live safely, independently, and happily at home.

This is a 2:1 support package, meaning you’ll always be working alongside another member of the care team and will be fully supported by experienced colleagues. You’ll be joining an established, friendly team who know him well and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You’ll support with:

• Seizure management
• Manual handling
• Medication administration
• Personal care and daily living support
• Community access and social activities

Why Join Superior Healthcare?

We believe great care starts with valued carers

• Paid holiday
• Company pension
• FREE Blue Light Card
• Refer-a-Friend reward (£50 Love2Shop voucher)
• Ongoing training and development
• Dedicated support from our nurses and care supervisors
• Opportunities to develop specialist complex care skills
• A friendly, supportive team that genuinely values your contribution

What You’ll Need

• Previous care experience involving personal care
• A caring, reliable, and compassionate approach
• Confidence supporting people in their own homes
• UK-based applicants only (we cannot offer visa sponsorship)
• Full UK driving license is preferred

Responsibilities

• To provide complex care interventions such as epilepsy management.
• To support clients with personal care and administer medication.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and company policies.

Requirements

• Full UK driving license.
• Full UK right to work.