Join a Small Team Making a Big Difference in Eastbourne

PA Pages; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring service provider in Eastbourne is looking for a compassionate caregiver to assist a sociable lady. This role includes daytime and night shifts, with responsibilities like personal care and maintaining documentation. Flexibility for holidays and sickness cover is needed. Previous experience is not essential, but a strong commitment to high-quality support is required. Join a small, friendly team making a big difference.

Qualifications

• Must be honest, hardworking, and reliable.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the bedtime routine.
• Provide personal care.
• Complete all documentation accurately.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Join a Small Team Making a Big Difference in Eastbourne

Daytime: 8:30am to 12:30pmWeekends: Every other Saturday and Sunday morningNight shift: One night a week (Friday or Saturday), 10:30pm to 6:30amExtra cover: Some flexibility needed to help during holidays or sickness

Hourly pay rate:

Are you a kind, reliable and caring person looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? An opportunity has arisen to join a small, friendly care team supporting a warm, sociable lady who uses a wheelchair and lives in the Eastbourne area of East Sussex.

You’ll be working regular, contracted hours as part of a close-knit team that values compassion, reliability and a positive attitude. The role involves daytime shifts from 08:30 to 12:30, on alternate Saturdays and Sundays, as well as one night shift per week (either Friday or Saturday, 10:30pm–6:30am). Some flexibility is needed to cover holidays and sickness.

The lady you’ll be supporting is in her 60s, with a busy family life that includes three grown-up daughters, four teenage grandchildren, and two friendly cats who are very much part of the household.

Your main responsibilities will include assisting with the bedtime routine, providing personal care, and ensuring all documentation is completed clearly and accurately. You’ll also attend regular training and annual updates to keep your skills and knowledge current.

You must be honest, hardworking and reliable, willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend all necessary training. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential — what’s most important is your commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate support.

If you’re someone who enjoys helping others live independently and would like to be part of a small, caring team, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• Assisting with bedtime routine
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9