Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job overview
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This is a permanent visiting care role supporting a 63-year-old client with schizophrenia who requires companionship and social engagement. The client has existing care provision in place and is looking for a steady, emotionally strong carer to provide friendly support and take her out for social activities such as coffee visits. This role would suit someone who is calm, practical and comfortable managing anxiety-related behaviours.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home and have the following responsibilities:
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
• Accompany the client on social outings such as coffee visits
About the client
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AGE: 63
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Schizophrenia
ADDITIONAL HEALTH NEEDS INFORMATION: The client has existing care provision in place. She requires companionship and social engagement approximately once per week.
OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLIENT: The client can experience anxiety-related behaviours at times, and requires a calm, patient approach.
Work environment
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Smoke-free and pet-free home.
Requirements
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SPOKEN LANGUAGE: English (required)
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Care Certificate
Working pattern
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2 - 4 hours per week, afternoons by arrangement.
Who this role would suit
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A steady, practical and emotionally strong carer who is good at coping with difficult situations and staying calm under pressure.
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This is a permanent visiting care role supporting a 63-year-old client with schizophrenia who requires companionship and social engagement. The client has existing care provision in place and is looking for a steady, emotionally strong carer to provide friendly support and take her out for social activities such as coffee visits. This role would suit someone who is calm, practical and comfortable managing anxiety-related behaviours.
Key responsibilities
==========================
The carer will visit the client's home and have the following responsibilities:
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
• Accompany the client on social outings such as coffee visits
About the client
==========================
AGE: 63
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Schizophrenia
ADDITIONAL HEALTH NEEDS INFORMATION: The client has existing care provision in place. She requires companionship and social engagement approximately once per week.
OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLIENT: The client can experience anxiety-related behaviours at times, and requires a calm, patient approach.
Work environment
==========================
Smoke-free and pet-free home.
Requirements
==========================
SPOKEN LANGUAGE: English (required)
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Care Certificate
Working pattern
==========================
2 - 4 hours per week, afternoons by arrangement.
Who this role would suit
==========================
A steady, practical and emotionally strong carer who is good at coping with difficult situations and staying calm under pressure.