Support Worker / Care Assistant - Ashgrange House, Eastbourne

If you are resident in the UK, eligible to work without restriction and do not need sponsorship, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Excellent ongoing paid training from day one and throughout your career.

Enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day

Enhanced overtime rates

Work Place Pension

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Excellent Induction and regular formal supervision with your line manager.

Casual dress

Referral programme

Eligible for Blue Light Card

When working a full shift, meals are free.

An excellent opportunity to join us at Allied Care Limited in a Registered Care home supporting our service users with learning disabilities and associated conditions, within an 8 bedded unit in Eastbourne, East Sussex. We believe in looking after both our service users and Care Assistants, to the best of our ability. We are looking to hire committed and compassionate staff to join our friendly, professional team, whether you have experience or not. Full induction, mandatory training, and regular support and supervision are provided.

About The Role

Responsibilities and Duties

Our Care Assistants, support 8 adults with learning disabilities conditions in a care home environment and work on a shift pattern. Including supporting Daily living skill development, personal care, and working with some behaviours which may present as challenging.

Ashgrange House offers a service to adults who have been identified as having learning difficulties and may also have behaviours that challenge. The home provides twenty-four-hour staff support, and activities are available and planned to take into account each individual’s likes and dislikes as well as their level of abilities.

Since vulnerable people need care all the time, we do ask that you work weekends but not all, this ensures our service users always have the support required. This is a full-time role on a 37.5 hours per week contract with the opportunity of overtime although this is not mandatory.

Driving is an advantage but not essential.

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

At Allied Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and support services that enable people to live their lives on their terms.

We provide a range of services including home care, live-in care, specialist care for complex needs, dementia support and respite care.

Our dedicated care professionals work closely with clients, families and healthcare partners to develop tailored care plans that reflect each individual’s unique needs and preferences.

We strive to maintain high standards of quality and accountability, with a focus on ongoing learning and professional development.

Joining Allied Care means being part of a team that is compassionate, skilled and driven by purpose — making a real difference in the communities we serve every day.

Company Culture

Our culture at Allied Care is grounded in kindness, respect and collaboration.

We believe that excellent care is rooted in how we work together as a team.

We encourage open communication, continuous learning and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Here, every voice matters — from care staff and nurses to office support and senior leadership.

We champion a supportive environment where colleagues are empowered to share ideas, develop skills and take pride in their work.

At Allied Care, we care about people — both those we support and the team who deliver that support — and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.

Company Benefits

We recognise that our people are our greatest strength, so we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career.

You will receive competitive pay, structured training and development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression.

We provide ongoing learning — including professional programmes and certifications — to help you grow and excel in your role.

Flexible working arrangements are available where possible, and we prioritise a healthy work-life balance across the team.

As part of Allied Care, you’ll join a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is appreciated, and your professional journey is encouraged every step of the way.

Salary

£12.72 - £13.50 per hour