Care Assistants for hire in Eastbourne

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    2,748

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
    Time Management
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    30%
    Bachelor's degree
    30%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bluebird Care Sussex Weald
    • Bluebird Care
    • Hallmark Care Homes
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    44%
    1-2 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,748 profiles for Care Assistants in Eastbourne

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Eastbourne: £26,939 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,019 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Health Care Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingCare PlansRecord KeepingInfection Prevention & ControlMedication Administration+4 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceSenior Care
  • Care Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareInfection Prevention & ControlDriving LicencePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Safety+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSocial ListeningClinical Record KeepingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceComplaint Handling
  • Health Care Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationImmediate Life Support (ILS) CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePersonal Service ExperienceMedication AdministrationTube FeedingPatient Feeding Support
  • Health Care Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    End-Of-Life CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior Care+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 more

    Skills

    CPRCardiac ECG TestingMedical TerminologyVital SignsLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Health Care Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSSSTSAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst Aid CertificationSIANPORS+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingFood PreparationBed Making

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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?

The average time to fill a care assistant role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do care assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for care assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: Driving Licence, Care Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to care assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: health care assistant, support worker/health care assistant and care assistant night.

What level of education is common for a care assistant?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Eastbourne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?

Most care assistants have 14 years of professional experience.

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