Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Uckfield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Personal Care Medication Management Meal Preparation Companionship Continence Support Washing and Dressing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Care Assistant

Uckfield

£13.00 - £13.25 per hour

Full or Part time hours, permanent contracts

Pay & Shift Details

Day rates: £12.50 on weekdays and £12.75 on weekends.

Wake rates: £13.21 for both weekdays and weekends.

Our team at Margaret House is looking for new care staff to work a variety of shift patterns, including alternate weekends and 7am–2pm or 2pm–10pm shifts.

Benefits include:

  • Enhanced bank holiday rates- Holiday pay and a pension scheme
  • Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform
  • Access to the WeCare benefits platform and the Blue Light Card Scheme
  • Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, cycle hire and more
  • Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave
  • A clear career development pathway including the Care Certificate and NVQs — with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
  • Wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, a 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.

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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