Care Assistant

About Caremark Ltd

Caremark Ltd began in 2005 in rural West Sussex with a mission to deliver personal care and support to people in their own homes. Over time, the business has grown across the UK, Ireland, and Scotland. It is now recognised as the largest privately owned franchise network in the UK, with a strong reputation for high-quality domiciliary care that helps people remain safe and comfortable at home. Led by David Glover, the company reports record growth, including a record turnover in 2024 and a place in the Elite Franchise Top 100. Caremark describes itself as “The Real Care Company,” with an emphasis on dependable, compassionate, and person-focused support.

Role Overview

This position is for full-time and part-time Care Assistants in the Hastings and Rother area of East Sussex. The role is centred on supporting clients in their own homes with day-to-day living, promoting independence, comfort, and wellbeing.

Key Duties

• Assist clients with routine daily tasks and personal living support at home.
• Help prepare meals, carry out light housekeeping, and provide reminders for medication.
• Support clients with shopping, attending appointments, and joining community activities.
• Keep an eye on clients’ wellbeing and note any relevant changes.
• Record the care delivered and share updates with supervisors without delay when condition changes arise.
• Develop trusted, respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Follow Caremark’s care standards, plus all safety and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with direct care tasks, including mobility assistance and safe transfer techniques.
• Practical household support ability, such as cooking simple meals, light cleaning, and assisting with everyday routines.
• Good communication and people skills for working courteously with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Confidence in observing, writing down, and reporting physical or emotional changes accurately.
• Reliable, well organised, and able to manage time effectively in a client-focused setting.
• Comfortable working alone, following care plans, and complying with health and safety procedures.
• Compassion, patience, and a strong commitment to helping people live safely at home.
• Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or healthcare is helpful, though not essential.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and care-related certifications or training are considered an advantage.
• Must be able to meet local regulatory requirements, including background checks and proof of eligibility to work.

Additional Information

This role is based onsite in Hastings and Rother, East Sussex. The listing does not specify salary, benefits, application deadlines, number of openings, or start date.