Care Assistant in Crowborough

Home Instead; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid travel time and mileage

Career development opportunities

EAP- 24/7 confidential consultation service

Holiday and pension benefits

Blue light card discounts

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Heathfield is hiring a Care Assistant to support clients through companionship, meal prep, medication reminders, and personal hygiene. The role values clear communication, flexibility for weekends, and driving capability. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those with a caring heart. Join a supportive workplace dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives every day.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships with clients in a friendly manner.
• Flexibility for alternative weekend shifts.
• UK full driving licence and a reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with clients, being a friendly presence.
• Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Support with medication reminders and personal hygiene.
• Accompany clients for outings and fresh air.

Skills

Clear communication

Flexibility for alternative weekend

Driving licence and reliable car

Job description

We care deeply for our Care Assistants—just as we do for our clients. That means support, respect, and genuine appreciation every step of the way. Becoming part of our team is a chance to feel valued, build meaningful relationships, and join a friendly, supportive workplace with an open-door policy and a culture of warm, honest conversation—all while sharing a purpose: making a real difference in people’s lives every single day.

Job Description

Title: Care Assistant - Community Visits

Location:Heathfield

Salary: £14 p/h - Enhanced rate on weekend and BH

• Minimum 1 hour visit- time to care and connect
• Paid training, client introduction and shadowing visits
• Paid travel time, wait time and mileage
• EAP- 24/7 confidential consultation service
• Opportunity for career development
• Holiday, pension and blue light card

Roles and Responsibility as a Care Assistant

• Companionship- spending quality time with your client, and being a friendly, familiar face.
• Home Help/ Meal Preparation – assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking simple meal or prepare their ready meals.
• Medication Support – reminding or assisting with taking medications.
• Personal Hygiene – supporting with dressing, undressing, toileting and bathing.
• Getting Out and About – accompanying them to the shops, a café, garden centre, or just a walk for fresh air.

Qualifications

Skill set for a Care Assistant

• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships with clients in a friendly manner.
• Flexibility for alternative weekend.
• UK full driving licence and a reliable car.

No experience? No problem.
Full training and support provided – all you need is a kind heart and the desire to make a difference.

Additional Information

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We take time to match you with clients and build trusting, long-term relationships while providing full training and ongoing support. We would love to hear from you today if you share our values.