Care Direct Recruitment
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Home Care Agency
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- Coverage Radius: 10 mi
About Us
We at Care Direct Recruitment are proud to offer compassionate home care across St. Leonards-on-sea and the surrounding East Sussex communities, supporting individuals to live well and independently within the comfort of their own homes.
Operating from the TN postcode area, our team is rooted in the local community along the South East coast. Rather than asking those we support to adjust to a new environment, we come to them, delivering thoughtful care within the familiar surroundings of home where memories live, routines feel natural, and loved ones are close at hand. This local presence means our carers understand the neighbourhood, the pace of life here, and the value of continuity for each person we visit.
Our specialism covers a broad spectrum of needs, ensuring that families have a trusted point of contact as circumstances change over time. We provide dedicated older person care, supporting individuals with the everyday tasks that help maintain dignity and confidence at home. For those living with dementia, our approach is patient and person centred, focusing on gentle routines, reassurance, and meaningful connection that can ease anxiety for both the individual and their family.
We also support adults living with mental health conditions, offering a steady, non judgemental presence that promotes wellbeing and stability. Our experience with physical disability means we are well placed to assist with mobility, personal care, and the practical aspects of daily living, always working in partnership with the person to encourage as much independence as possible. Younger adults benefit from a tailored approach that respects their goals, lifestyle, and aspirations, recognising that good care looks different at every stage of life.
In practice, this breadth of expertise means families can plan with confidence. Whether the need is a short visit each day, more comprehensive support, or specialist care for complex conditions, we work closely with relatives to build a package that genuinely fits. We listen first, taking the time to understand preferences, history, and hopes, before agreeing a plan that feels right for everyone involved.
As a newer presence on the CQC register, our profile is currently marked as Not Yet Rated. This simply reflects that a full inspection has not taken place at this stage, and it should not be read as a comment on the standard of care provided. We remain fully committed to the fundamental standards set by the regulator and welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our practice when inspection takes place. In the meantime, we are happy to speak openly with families about our approach, our team, and the safeguards we have in place.
Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we understand the weight that families carry when exploring options for someone they love. If you would like to learn more about how we could support your relative in St. Leonards-on-sea or the wider East Sussex area, please do reach out for an informal conversation. We are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you take the next step with confidence and peace of mind.
Common questions about Care Direct Recruitment
Where is Care Direct Recruitment located?
Care Direct Recruitment is a home care agency based in St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex (TN37 6PA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Care Direct Recruitment provide?
Care Direct Recruitment is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Care Direct Recruitment provide dementia care?
Yes. Care Direct Recruitment supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Coverage Area
Within 10 miles of St. Leonards-on-sea
This agency provides care within approximately 10 miles of their St. Leonards-on-sea office. Radius is approximate — claim to update
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Overall: Not Yet Rated
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Care Direct Recruitment Ltd compares in Hastings
Measured against the 16 home care agencies registered in Hastings.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 11 of the 16 agencies (69%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- April 2025. One of the newer agencies in the area. Only 2 of the 16 have registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Care Direct Recruitment Ltd runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Hastings.
The local picture: Hastings
What the numbers say about home care in Hastings, in East Sussex.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Hourly care visits, South East | £28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few East Sussex agencies publish a rate.) |
| What East Sussex pays | £28.16 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 9,700. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 50%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,300. Rising to 1,600 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 64%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 15 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 31 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.5 miles).
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published home care rates, Homecare Association.
Good to know about Care Direct Recruitment Ltd
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 2 April 2025, so 1 year.
- Run by
- Care Direct Recruitment Ltd, which runs this service only.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
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