Support Worker/Care Assistant

Adecco; Wealden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Care Assistant / Support Worker to join the Joint Community Rehabilitation team in the United Kingdom. The role involves providing practical and emotional support to clients in their homes, assisting with daily living tasks and medication. Ideal candidates should have a compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive with their own car. This position offers a flexible working pattern, competitive pay of £14.13 per hour, and the chance to significantly impact the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible work-life balance

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have access to your own car.
• Knowledge of health conditions and their impact is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related tasks.
• Record and monitor information accurately, reporting concerns promptly.

Skills

Caring and compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Patience and understanding

Ability to support with medication

Job description

Care Assistant / Support Worker - Joint Community Rehabilitation (JCR)

Location: Lewes, Haven, High Weald, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford

Pay: £14.13 per hour

Contract: Permanent - Pro-rata | Flexible shifts | 4-week rota

Hours: 12-36 hours per week | Every other weekend | Shifts: 7am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm

Driver with own car required

About the Role

Join our Joint Community Rehabilitation (JCR) team and make a real difference! JCR provides up to 6 weeks of support to adults in their own homes after illness or injury, helping them regain independence and confidence. We operate 365 days a year between 7am and 10pm, offering flexible working patterns.

As a Support Worker, you'll deliver reablement support, working towards incremental goals using motivational techniques. You'll help clients with daily living tasks, medication, and prescribed exercise programmes, enabling them to live their best life.

What You'll Do

• Provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related tasks.
• Use excellent communication skills to understand and meet client needs.
• Record and monitor information accurately, reporting concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals.

What We're Looking For

• Caring, compassionate, and respectful approach.
• Patience and understanding when supporting clients.
• Ability to support with medication and personal care.
• Knowledge of health conditions and their impact.
• Must be able to drive and have access to your own car.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: £14.13 per hour PAYE
• Flexible shifts and work‑life balance
• Opportunity to make a real difference in your community
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training✅ Apply today and help people live their best life!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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