Care Assistant

Looking to do something meaningful? Join Home Instead Lewes District and Uckfield as a Care Assistant and help brighten the day for older adults in your community. We offer exceptional care to our clients from Lewes, Uckfield and surrounding areas.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - from £12.75 per hour
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Training - Ongoing, award-winning training at our Ringmer office
• 24/7 employee support
• Exclusive discounts - Blue Light Card
• Supportive, local team culture!

Why Join Us?

• One-hour minimum visits – build real connections
• Consistent clients – become a trusted person and companion
• Flexible morning shifts – perfect for students or early risers
• Personality-based matching – we pair you thoughtfully
• No experience? We’ll train you fully!

Care Professional role:

As a home carer you’ll provide personalised care and companionship to our clients, helping them with day-to-day routines and activities. Our support worker role will include assisting with personal care, preparing meals, light housekeeping, and running errands - all while building meaningful relationships and bringing comfort and reassurance.

What You'll Do

• Assist clients with personal care routines (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying)
• Provide medication reminders and monitor client well-being
• Offer companionship and engage clients in stimulating activities (reading, conversation, hobbies, puzzles, music and accompaniment to go out in the community)
• Accompany clients on errands or appointments as needed

Whether you’re new to care or looking for something more meaningful, we’d love to meet you.