Care Assistant in Ticehurst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Paid training

EAP - 24/7 confidential consultation service

Holiday, pension and blue light card

Job summary

A home care service provider in the Weald region of Kent and Sussex is seeking a Care Assistant for community visits in Ticehurst. The ideal candidate should be able to provide companionship, assist with personal hygiene, and support clients with medication. A UK driving licence is necessary, along with the ability to build relationships with clients. This role offers flexible hours, paid training, and opportunities for career development, ensuring that you feel valued and supported in your work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with clients and be a friendly, familiar face.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Remind or assist clients with taking medications.
• Support clients with dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene.
• Accompany clients on outings for fresh air and social interaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility for alternative weekends

UK full driving licence

Job description

We're an expanding franchise situated in the Weald region of Kent and Sussex. Our team is known for its warmth and professionalism, delivering Relationship-Based Care to our valued clients across the area.

Job Description

Title: Care Assistant - Community Visits

Location: Ticehurst

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.

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

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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.