Start Your Career in Care with Right at Home Eastbourne and Bexhill

Start Your Career in Care with Right at Home Eastbourne and Bexhill

Adult Social Care is a diverse and exciting sector to work in, with lots of different roles available, each with a number of varied responsibilities. Providing quality care with us is about helping Clients to maintain their independence and dignity and helping them achieve their goals while building long-lasting relationships. Being a carer is a fulfilling role in so many ways: not only does it provide job satisfaction through knowing that you have made a positive difference in somebody’s life, but it also offers opportunities to learn new skills and a clear career progression. So…

Why should I choose a career in care?

There are many reasons why people choose to pursue a career in care:

• Flexible shift patterns
• Rewarding and fulfilling
• Job security
• The chance to meet new people

…and why should I consider a career with Right at Home Eastbourne and Bexhill?

Every year, staff are asked to participate in an anonymous survey which asks questions about all aspects of their role: how supported do they feel; do they get enough hours; how good is the training; how much do we as an employer listen to them; do they feel competent in their role; do they feel there are enough opportunities for them, and so on. In 2023, we were awarded the WorkBuzz 5 Star Employer status by our staff, an accolade we are especially proud of as it is a good indication of how well we are doing. When you work with us, you can expect the following:

• Top rates of pay
• Full training
• Access to free Level 2, 3 and 4 diplomas and qualifications
• Benefits (free Blue Light Card, award scheme, social events)
• Variety – no two days are the same
• Support from a friendly team

What responsibilities and duties will I have?

All our Clients have their own detailed care plan tailored to their needs which means your core responsibilities will vary depending on who you are visiting. What they all have in common is that they are designed to help people improve their lives and live as independently as they possibly can – it’s just that this can look very different from person to person. The main responsibilities – the ones that everyone is trained to perform – include:

• Companionship
• Personal care
• Administering medication
• Dementia care
• Sharing updates/communication
• Household chores
• Administrative tasks like paying bills
• Emotional support
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals
• Mentoring colleagues (depending on your experience)

What can a day with Right at Home Eastbourne and Bexhill look like?

7am: Your first visit is to 85-year-old Elsie. She is asleep when you arrive, so you wake her up gently and help her to get washed and dressed. When you have made breakfast, you fill in your visit notes and have a chat about what she has planned for the day.

8:30am: Sid is a retired teacher. He is up when you arrive but needs help with cooking breakfast and taking his medication. He has a little dog that he wants you to take for a walk around the park. After emptying the dishwasher, you say goodbye for now, as you will see him again in a few days.

11:30am: Mrs Smith is mostly bedbound from a recent operation and needs to use a hoist. You work together with a colleague to make sure she is ready for her trip to the hospital after lunch. The District Nurse arrives, and you do a handover before the hospital transport arrives.  

1:30-4pm: You have a companionship call with William. You read the papers with him, then you go for a walk along the seafront and have a coffee. Back home, he asks you to help him book an appointment with his GP.

After your last call, you go to the office for a team meeting. You know some of the other CareGivers from your induction training, and you meet a few new ones. Some of you visit the same Clients, so you take the opportunity to ask some advice from another carer. When the meeting is over, you ask Rebecca if you can join the next Gastrostomy/PEG Care training session, and sign yourself up for a free online course in Common Health Conditions to refresh your memory. You are pleased to see a photo of yourself with your Care Certificate in the orange notice board in the training room. It has been a long day but tomorrow is Saturday and this is your weekend off. On Monday morning, you will see Elsie and Sid again.

Each of our CareGivers will agree that every day brings new experiences. With new challenges and Clients’ differing wants and needs, there is always something new to learn. The one thing that remains a constant is the feeling of knowing that every day, you are helping someone to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

How much do carers earn?

There are many misconceptions about how much carers are paid. At Right at Home Eastbourne, we are committed to paying above-average hourly rates of pay. The minimum hourly rate we pay our CareGivers is £12 during weekdays and £14 during weekends, rising to a maximum of £16 per hour in a normal week, and more for Bank Holidays. We also pay the maximum UK fuel allowance of 45 pence per mile.

To find out how much you could earn as a carer, use our Salary Calculator

How do I apply?

If you are ready to take the leap and start making a difference, click here to find your dream role. You can also call us anytime on 01323 414 658; we are always happy to speak to you and answer any questions you may have,