Care Assistant – Female Care Assistants – Extra Care (Brighton)
Location: Patching Lodge, Brighton (BN2 0AQ).
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Guaranteed hours, weekends and nights.
Salary: £13.45 per hour, paid by shift.
Hours: 20–40 hours per week.
We are recruiting Female Care Assistants to join our Extra Care teams in Brighton. These are fixed‑location roles, meaning you work within one building supporting the same residents every day.
We are seeking carers for both day shifts and waking nights, with shift patterns discussed at interview.
About Patching Lodge Extra Care
Patching Lodge is a modern extra care scheme comprising 76 one‑bedroom and 2‑bedroom apartments, designed for residents over 55 with varying needs. It offers on‑site 24/7 care, a communal lounge, café and restaurant open to the wider community, laundry, garden and activity spaces, and is known for its warm community and varied activities.
The Role
* Provide personal care for female and male residents
* Support with medication
* Assist with meals and hydration
* Encourage independence, wellbeing and dignity
* Support residents with daily routines in a calm, structured environment
* Work as part of a supportive on‑site team
These roles provide stability, consistency and the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents—without the rushed travel associated with domiciliary care.
What We’re Looking For
* Warm, compassionate and reliable individuals
* Experience welcome but not essential
* Female to apply only (due to nature of personal care)
* A genuine interest in older adults, including those with dementia
* Availability for day shifts or waking nights
Why Join All Care
* Fixed‑location work — no travel between calls
* Supportive on‑site management
* Award‑winning training and development
* Clear progression pathways across All Care
* Friendly, community‑focused environment
Right to Work
All applicants must have full UK rights to work. We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
How to Apply
If you are caring, motivated and looking for a meaningful, stable role supporting residents within modern Extra Care settings, we’d love to hear from you.
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