Care Assistant in Rye

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid travel time

Opportunity for career development

Holiday and pension benefits

Guaranteed contract option

Job summary

A local care service provider in Playden is seeking a Care Assistant to perform community visits. The ideal candidate will offer companionship, assist with meal preparation, and support with personal hygiene. This role emphasizes building trusting relationships with clients and provides complete training for those without experience. A full UK driving license is required. The organization values support and appreciation for its employees, aiming to make a difference in people's lives through dedicated care.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with clients in a friendly manner.
• Full training and support provided, no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with clients providing companionship.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Support clients in taking their medications.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Accompany clients in local outings.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Flexibility for alternative weekend

Full UK driving licence and a reliable car

Job description

Job Description

Title: Care Assistant - Community Visits

Location: Rye

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

Benefits

• Minimum 1 hour visit- time to care and connect
• Paid training, client introduction and shadowing visits
• No uniform
• Paid travel time, wait time and mileage
• EAP- 24/7 confidential consultation service
• Opportunity for career development
• Holiday, pension and blue light card
• Guaranteed contract option

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.

• Why us?

  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.

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

Apply Now:

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.