Job Description

Care Assistant - Crawley Horley & East Grinstead & Surrounding Areas - No experience required!!

Crawley, UK

Contract

Date Advert Closes: 01 August 2026

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. Our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors; giving them a sense of purpose, wellbeing & worth.

The job pays £13.00 - £26 per hour + Mileage + Holiday + Pension contribution.

WE DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSIRSHIPS! PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT AND ARE LIVING IN THE UK.

RECRUITING NOW IN Crawley, East Grinstead, Horley, Copthorne, Turners Hill, Lingfield, Sharpethorne & Forest Row areas.

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team in Crawley, Horley, East Grinstead, and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a rewarding career in the care sector, as no prior experience is required.

Provide personal care and support to clients, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

Help with meal preparation and feeding when necessary

Assist clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort

Monitor and record clients' health status and report any changes to senior staff

Engage clients in social activities and provide emotional support

Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients

Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals

Collaborate with other care team members to ensure the best possible care for clients

Respect clients' dignity, privacy, and individual preferences at all times

Qualifications

No prior experience in care work required – full training will be provided

Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients

Physical stamina to assist with clients' mobility needs

Attention to detail and ability to follow care plans accurately

Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training

Desirable skills:

First aid knowledge

Understanding of health and safety regulations in a care setting

Please note that a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.

Additional Information

This role will play a vital part in ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality care and will make a real difference for the older people we work with. Relationships are at the heart of all we do and you’ll find that working with us will help you achieve great things for your clients as well as giving you a rewarding career, one which will grow with you. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package together with a fantastic career development opportunity. If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.

AS WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSIRSHIP UNDER THE SKILLED WORKER SCHEME PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

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