About The Role
Care Assistant – Eastbourne
£13.80–£16.00 per hour | Paid Travel Time | 45p Mileage
Location: Eastbourne and surrounding areas, East Sussex
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
Make a Difference with Trinity Homecare
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives?
At Trinity Homecare, we're looking for kind, reliable and compassionate people to join our friendly Eastbourne care team.
Our Eastbourne branch is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality care and support.
As a Care Assistant, you'll help people live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes, providing personalised care and companionship that makes a real difference.
You’ll be supporting clients across Eastbourne and surrounding areas, travelling between clients' homes as part of your role.
Whether you have previous care experience or are looking to start a new career, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
We believe our Care Assistants deserve to feel valued and supported for the important work they do.
Competitive Pay Rates
- Weekdays: £13.80–£15.00 per hour
- Weekends: £14.80–£16.00 per hour
- Bank Holidays: Double pay
- Travel Time: £13.80 per hour
- Mileage: 45p per mile
Pay rates depend on the applicable pay band.
Benefits and Support
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Ongoing training and development (employed carers)
- Support from a friendly and experienced local branch team
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn £350 for successful referrals
What You'll Be Doing
Every day is different, but your support will help people continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Personal Care: Supporting clients with washing, dressing and daily personal routines while respecting their dignity and independence.
- Companionship: Spending meaningful time with clients, providing conversation, reassurance and emotional support.
- Meal Preparation: Helping clients prepare meals and maintain good nutrition and hydration.
- Medication Support: Providing medication assistance in line with individual care plans and your training.
- Everyday Tasks: Helping with light household duties, shopping and other practical activities.
- Promoting Independence: Encouraging clients to remain as active, confident and independent as possible.
Above all, you'll help make each day a little easier and more enjoyable for the people you support.
What We're Looking For
You don't need previous care experience to join us. We provide the training and support you need to develop your confidence and skills.
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, compassionate and genuinely interested in helping others
- Reliable, patient and committed to delivering high-quality care
- Good communicators who enjoy building positive relationships
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider care team
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
- Willingness and ability to travel to clients across Eastbourne and surrounding areas
- Availability to work alternate weekends
- Right to work in the UK
- Appropriate business-use motor insurance
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Why Join Trinity Homecare?
At Trinity Homecare, we know that great care starts with great people.
When you join our Eastbourne team, you'll become part of a supportive local branch that understands the importance of the work you do.
As a CQC-rated Good service, we’re committed to maintaining high standards of care while supporting our Care Assistants to develop and succeed.
You’ll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients, develop valuable skills and make a meaningful difference in the communities we support.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're compassionate, dependable and looking for a role where your work really matters, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For 30 years, Trinity Homecare has been supporting people to live safely and independently in the place they know best – their own home.
Our Eastbourne branch is proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and to have built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate and person‑centered care.
When you join Trinity Homecare, you'll receive the training, support and ongoing development you need to provide great care with confidence. Whether you’re experienced in care or completely new… etc
If you live in or around Eastbourne or surrounding areas, are happy to travel to our existing clients and share our commitment to treating people with kindness, dignity and respect,
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