Village Assistant

Summerset Holdings; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable village care provider in Hastings seeks a Village Assistant to ensure safety and security during overnight shifts. Responsibilities include responding to medical emergencies, maintaining facilities, and providing support to residents. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, independent, and possesses excellent communication skills. This is a casual role with shifts from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM or 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, offering a strong team culture and various benefits.

Benefits

Discounts from a wide range of suppliers

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working alone overnight.
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Confident in dealing with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of the village.
• Be the first point of contact for village matters.
• Provide a reassuring presence overnight.
• Respond to medical emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Handle administrative duties like scheduling.
• Liaise with emergency services when needed.
• Monitor village security and report unusual activities.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Observant

Education

Current First Aid certificate (preferred)

Full driver's license

Job description

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

We are looking for an exceptional Village Assistant to join ourHastingsVillage.

In this sole-charge, evening and overnight role, you will ensure the safety and security of the village and be ready to respond to any medical or emergency incidents that may arise.

You will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all Village related matters whilst on duty and more importantly providing a visible, reassuring presence overnight and ensuring our residents feel safe and supported while the village sleeps.

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• Providing a calm, professional first response to medical emergencies
• Cleaning duties (maintaining cleanliness of facilities)
• Administrative duties (handling paperwork, scheduling, or data entry)
• Liaising with emergency services when needed
• Monitoring village security and respond to any unusual activity
• Maintaining clear communication with the Village Manager

This is a causal role, working on as and when basis. Shift timings to cover when required will be either, 4.00pm to 10.00pm or 10.00pm to 8.00am.

Qualifications:

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You’ll be someone who brings a calm, confident presence to the role—comfortable working alone overnight, capable of thinking on your feet, and able to make sound decisions under pressure without hesitation.

You’ll also bring:

• Confident working independently and making quick, effective decisions when needed
• A strong communicator who remains calm and composed in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Naturally responsible, dependable, and highly observant, with great attention to detail
• Able to build rapport and trust with residents
• Has a current First aid certificate (preferrable)and full drivers license

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information:

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Asupportive team culturewhere you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunitiesacross aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Next Steps:Applications for this role will close onWednesday 28th January. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!