Care Assistant

Company Description

Join Home Instead Lewes District & Uckfield and make a real difference

At Home Instead Lewes District & Uckfield, we believe care is about people, connection, and helping older adults live well in the place they love most… their own home.

Since 2016, we’ve been proudly supporting local people across our community with compassionate, relationship-led care. What truly sets us apart is our incredible team of Care Professionals, whose warmth, kindness, and dedication make a meaningful difference every single day.

We’re now looking for caring, reliable individuals to join our friendly team on a part-time basis.

Whether you already work in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Why work with us?

We know outstanding care starts with strong relationships. That’s why we do things differently:

• Minimum one-hour visits giving you time to provide genuine, unrushed care
• Regular clients allowing you to build meaningful, trusted relationships
• Tailored working patterns that fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Thoughtful client matching based on personalities, interests, and values
• A supportive local office team always here to help you succeed

At Home Instead, you’re not just providing care. You’re becoming an important part of someone’s life.

What we’re looking for

We’d love to meet you if you:

Live within one of these postcode areas:

BN25 1, BN9 0, BN10 8, BN2 8, BN10 7, TN22 2, BN2 7, BN2 6, BN9 9, BN25 2, BN7 1, BN7 2, TN22 1, BN25 3, BN7 3, BN2 4, BN25 4, TN22 5, BN1 9, BN8 6, BN8 5, TN22 3, BN8 4, TN22 4

And have:

• The right to work in the UK
• Reliable transport to travel between clients
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred but not essential)
• A caring, compassionate, and dependable nature
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while following care plans and guidance
• A genuine passion for helping others

Please note: unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

What you’ll be doing

As a Care Professional, you’ll support clients to remain independent, safe, and happy at home by:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Preparing meals and helping with everyday household tasks
• Supporting personal care with dignity, respect, and professionalism
• Encouraging clients to stay active, engaged, and connected
• Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, or outings
• Helping create enjoyable moments, whether that’s a trip to our Companionship Café or simply sharing a cup of tea and conversation

What we offer:

We value and support our Care Professionals with:

• Competitive pay from £13.10 per hour
• (£13.45 per hour evenings and weekends)
• Paid training at our welcoming Ringmer office
• Paid travel time and mileage
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, and attractions, including Blue Light Card benefits
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working patterns tailored around your life
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities

No previous care experience? That’s absolutely fine. If you have a kind heart and the desire to make a positive difference, we’ll provide all the training and support you need.

Apply today!

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives and be part of a supportive local team, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Home Instead Lewes District & Uckfield and help us continue delivering outstanding care to older adults in our community.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all team members to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

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

• Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2026