Candlelight Care
Care and Support Worker - Uckfield
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Candlelight Care – Carer Vacancy
We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals to join our friendly, family-run team at Candlelight Care. In this role, you’ll provide essential support to vulnerable adults in their own homes across Uckfield, East Sussex, and surrounding areas.
About the Role
We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities with typical shift patterns:
- 7am–2pm
- 4pm–10pm
- Alternate weekends (mandatory)
Driving is not always essential, though it depends on your location. Some areas may provide walking or cycling routes—please ask if you’d like further details.
Who We Are
Candlelight Care has been supporting people of all ages in their own homes for over 38 years. We’re proud to be a multi-award-winning Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK, most recently recognised in 2024 by homecare.co.uk.
Key Responsibilities
Every day in Health and Social Care brings unique challenges. As a member of our team, you’ll:
- Build relationships with clients by understanding their interests and personal needs
- Provide practical and emotional support, such as:
- Assisting with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing)
- Helping with domestic tasks and meal preparation
- Medication management
- Supporting mobility needs and personal equipment use
- Monitor overall wellbeing and report any significant changes in a client’s health or circumstances to the Registered Manager
- Encourage independence while ensuring safety and safeguarding
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We’re committed to helping every client live life on their own terms while ensuring they feel supported, respected, and valued.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our team as much as we support our clients. In return, you’ll enjoy:
✅ Competitive mileage and paid travel time ✅ Full training and ongoing development ✅ Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications ✅ Blue Light Discount Card ✅ Annual Awards Ceremony to recognise achievements ✅ Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support when needed) ✅ Company Smartphone ✅ 28 days’ holiday (pro-rata) ✅ Workplace Pension (subject to conditions) ✅ Uniform and PPE provided ✅ The satisfaction of making a real difference every day
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What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for kind, empathetic, and motivated individuals who are:
- Genuinely passionate about helping others
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
A full driving licence and vehicle access is helpful, though alternative arrangements (such as walking or cycling) may be possible—please enquire if this applies to you.
Commitment to Equality & Inclusion
Candlelight Care is an equal opportunities employer. We firmly believe in ensuring all job applicants are treated fairly, without discrimination based on:
- Gender
- Race, colour, or ethnic origin
- Nationality
- Age
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Religion or belief
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Pregnancy or maternity
We positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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