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Care Assistant - Extra Care

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We’re recruiting Care Assistants at Bentley Grange in Hailsham, supporting clients in their own homes. If you’re kind, sociable, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you — no experience required.

Bentley Grange is an Extra Care facility, designed to support independent living in a safe and caring environment. Residents are free to come and go, with staff available to assist with daily needs.

Pay rate: £12.50 (day rate) - £12.75 (weekends). Night rate is £12.50 (weekdays) - £12.75 (weekends). Overnight (Wake Rate) - £13.21 (Weekdays & Weekends)

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities may include personal care (such as continence support, washing, and dressing), medication management, meal preparation, and light domestic tasks. More importantly, you’ll provide companionship, reassurance, and a sense of comfort to those you support.

We are now recruiting Care staff to work a variety of shift patterns, including both full-time and part-time roles. Our core shift pattern is 7:00am – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 10:00pm, with alternative weekends.

Benefits include:

  • Enhanced bank holiday rates
  • Holiday pay and pension scheme
  • Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
  • Access to WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
  • Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, cycle hire, and more
  • Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
  • Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs — 50% of salaried roles are filled internally
  • Wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and eye care contributions
  • £500 referral bonus through our Care Friends scheme

If you’re looking for a truly rewarding role where your presence brings comfort and joy, apply today.

Please note: This role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Due to the nature of intimate care provided, this vacancy is open to women only.


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What this role involves

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  • Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
  • Help with washing, dressing and personal care
  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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