Health Care Assistant

Nightingale Hammerson; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in Crawley is seeking a compassionate Home Care Assistant to provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. This temporary position offers a rate of £13.50 per hour on weekdays and £20.00 on bank holidays, with flexible working patterns and full training provided. Ideal candidates should hold a UK driving licence and be dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Paid mileage and travel time

Company pension contributions

28 days paid holiday

24-hour support from management

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Driving licence and vehicle access required.
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential; full training is provided.
• Reliable, compassionate, and dedicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support mobility and use equipment safely.
• Promote clients’ well-being and independence.
• Keep accurate care records and communicate with the team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Reliability

Job description

Home Care Assistant – Temporary (Potential to Go Permanent) – Crawley, West Sussex

Hourly Rate: £13.50 weekdays | £20.00 bank holidays
Contract Type: Temporary (with the potential to go permanent – not guaranteed)
Hours: Around 20 hours per week (overtime available)
Shift Patterns: Between 7:00 am – 10:00 pm, including alternate weekends
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.

Join Our Caring Team

Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for Home Care Assistants to join our dedicated team providing exceptional support to clients in their own homes across Crawley and the surrounding areas.

This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent, offering you a rewarding opportunity to support others while building a career in care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Assist with medication administration (training provided).
• Support mobility and use equipment safely where needed.
• Promote clients’ well‑being and independence.
• Keep accurate care records and communicate effectively with your team.
• Work flexibly across a range of shifts to suit your lifestyle.

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour (weekday rate)
• £20.00 per hour on bank holidays
• Weekly pay (Fridays)
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Company pension contributions
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Double pay on public holidays
• Flexible working patterns with consistent rotas
• 24‑hour support from our management team
• Career progression – we actively encourage and support development

About You

• Reliable, compassionate, and dedicated.
• Excellent communicators with a positive attitude.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Experience in care is helpful but not essential; full training is provided.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a truly rewarding role where you can make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our friendly team in Crawley, West Sussex.

Salary / Benefits: £13.50