Care Assistant – Lewes
£12.80–£14.00 per hour weekdays | £13.80–£15.00 weekends | Paid travel time
Lewes, Brighton & surrounding areas
Join Trinity Homecare as a Care Assistant and help people continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
We're looking for caring, reliable people based in and around Lewes to join our Sussex care team.
This is a mobile visiting care role covering both Lewes and Brighton, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between the two areas to support our clients. You'll need a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
When we need you
We're looking for Care Assistants who can offer:
We'll discuss your availability during the recruitment process and how this matches the hours our clients need.
Your pay
Weekdays (Monday–Friday): £12.80–£14.00 per hour
Weekends (Saturday–Sunday): £13.80–£15.00 per hour
Travel time between clients: £12.80–£13.80 per hour
Mileage paid between client visits
Where you'll work
Although this vacancy is advertised in Lewes, you'll support clients across both the Lewes and Brighton areas.
That means you'll need to be happy travelling between locations during your working day depending on where our clients need support.
This flexibility is an important part of the role, so we'll talk to you about the area, your availability and the travel involved during the recruitment process.
What you'll be doing
You'll visit clients in their own homes and provide personalised support that helps them remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible.
Your visits could include:
Companionship and conversation
Personal care and helping clients get ready for their day
Preparing meals and supporting with medication
Shopping and light household tasks
Accompanying clients to appointments or activities
Encouraging independence and wellbeing
Following individual care plans and recording the support you provide
What we're looking for
Previous care experience is welcome, but it isn't essential. We'll provide the training and support you need.
You'll need to be:
Caring, patient and compassionate
Reliable and comfortable working independently
A good communicator
Available during the week and on alternate weekends
Comfortable travelling between Lewes and Brighton to support clients
A full UK driving licence holder with access to your own car
Eligible to work in the UK
What you'll receive
Paid travel time between clients
Mileage paid between client visits
28 days' annual leave pro rata
Free DBS check and uniform
Ongoing training and development (employed carers)
Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £350
Employee benefits and recognition
For 30 years, Trinity Homecare has been supporting people to live safely and independently in the place they know best – their own home.
We're proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and to have built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate and person-centred 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 to the sector, you'll be joining a team that takes the quality of the care we provide – and the people who provide it – seriously.
If you live in or around Lewes, can travel between Lewes and Brighton, and share our commitment to treating people with kindness, dignity and respect, apply today to join Trinity Homecare's Sussex team.
