Walfinch Home Care Eastbourne
Care Worker
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Company Description
Walfinch Home Care Eastbourne is a trusted provider of high-quality, personalized home care for people who wish to maintain independence in their own homes. The team supports clients with daily personal care, medication management, companionship, and specialist care for complex conditions, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. Care plans are tailored to each person’s individual needs and preferences, with a strong focus on dignity, comfort, and overall well-being. Walfinch Eastbourne works closely with families to provide reassurance that their loved ones are receiving safe, professional, and compassionate support. As part of the Walfinch franchise, the service maintains rigorous standards, with trained and DBS-checked carers committed to making a positive difference in clients’ lives.
Role Description
This is a part-time, on-site Care Worker role based in Eastbourne. The Care Worker will provide person-centered support in clients’ homes, including assistance with washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, while promoting independence and respect.
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Responsibilities include:
- Administering or prompting medication
- Preparing nutritious meals
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with daily routines and light household tasks
- Observing changes in clients’ health or behavior
- Reporting concerns promptly
- Documenting care activities in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
The role involves working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and other professionals to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships and provide empathetic support.
- Skills in personal care assistance, mobility support, and safe handling techniques, with a focus on maintaining client dignity and independence.
- Ability to manage medication prompts or administration in line with training and policies, and to follow care plans accurately.
- Organizational and time-management skills to plan visits, manage multiple tasks, and maintain clear, accurate records.
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional standards, including adherence to health and safety and infection control procedures.
- Experience or training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, or a strong willingness to undertake relevant specialist training.
- Reliability and flexibility to work a range of part-time shifts, including possible evenings and weekends, according to client needs.
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Desirable:
- Previous experience in home care, social care, or healthcare support; relevant care qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent).
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for community visits in and around Eastbourne, or the ability to travel reliably by other means.
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