Care Assistant in Wadhurst

Home Instead; Wealden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking a Care Assistant for community visits in Ticehurst. This role involves providing companionship, assisting with home help, and supporting clients with their personal care needs. Join a supportive team that values your contribution and offers full training to help you make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid training and client introductions

Paid travel time and mileage

EAP - 24/7 confidential consultation service

Opportunity for career development

Holiday and pension benefits

Blue light card

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships.
• Flexibility for alternate weekends.
• UK full driving license and reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage with clients.
• Assist with home help, meal preparation, and medication.
• Support personal hygiene and accompany clients for outings.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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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.