Care Assistant

AQS Homecare Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in Eastbourne seeks dedicated Care Assistants for flexible, full-time and part-time roles. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and companionship. Full training is provided, and candidates should have a valid UK driving license. Competitive pay rates and several benefits, including a pension scheme and paid holidays, are offered.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Personal Protective Equipment

Flexible hours

28 days paid holiday

Career progression

Pension contributions

Company car

Guaranteed income options

Out of Hours contact support

Staff discount on care services

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Prior experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Assist with medication as needed.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Support clients with domestic tasks.
• Engage in social activities with clients.

Skills

Personal care

Medication support

Meal preparation

Domestic assistance

Companionship

Job description

Care Assistant – AQS Homecare

Role: Homecare Assistant

Salary: £13.35 per hour Monday to Friday, £13.90 per hour Weekends. Enhanced Bank Holiday Rates.

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent

Key responsibilities

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Meal preparation
• Domestic assistance
• Social activities
• Companionship

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Preferred but not essential: prior experience (full training provided).

Benefits

• Up to £13.00 per hour
• Enhanced Bank Holiday Rates
• Paid DBS
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Flexible hours to suit lifestyle
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Career progression via paid qualifications and development
• Pension contributions
• Company car (if breakdown – T & C apply)
• Length of service benefits
• Guaranteed income options available
• Out of Hours contact support
• Staff discount on care services
• Blue Light Card

Schedule

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability (some weekend working required)

Additional details

We offer full‑time, part‑time and flexible working positions. No experience is necessary as full training is given.