Community Carer

SeeMeHired, Worthing

Community Carer

£14-£17

SeeMeHired, Worthing

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: b70603d6718c492780912cd76deeb74b

Location ref: Worthing

Full Job Description

Are you a caring and compassionate person who wants to make a real difference in people's lives? Join Guild Care as a Community Care Assistant and provide essential care and support to older people in their own homes across Worthing and the surrounding areas., As a Community Care Assistant, you'll be delivering personal care and support with warmth, respect, and kindness. You'll:

  • Support with Daily Living: Help clients with personal care, hygiene routines, dressing, and meals.
  • Be a Friendly Face: Offer companionship and conversation, promoting wellbeing and social connection.
  • Keep Things Clean & Safe: Support with light domestic duties and ensure care items are clean and hygienic.
  • Help in the Community: Assist with local errands like shopping or pension collections.
  • Stay Connected: Report changes in client wellbeing to the care team and complete care records accurately.
  • This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and help people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes., Personal Care Support: Assist clients with personal care, ensuring hygiene and comfort. Maintain cleanliness of personal care items and hygiene areas. Practical Assistance: Support clients with meal preparation and food-related tasks. Provide domestic help as needed, including shopping, medication administering, ordering and collecting. Promote Well-being: Encourage mental and physical activity for clients to enhance their quality of life. Administrative Duties: Accurately record time sheets and care plans. Make verbal or written reports to the Homecare Office as required. Training and Development: Attend training sessions, team meetings, and supervision sessions. Work towards a QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care and the Care Certificate for CQC registration. Compliance and Safety: Follow Guild Care's policies and procedures, including Health and Safety regulations. Wear the provided uniform and ID badge during work. Professional Conduct: Act as a role model in providing good care practice and effective communication with clients and colleagues. Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested to meet organizational needs.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel between clients.
  • A satisfactory DBS check.
  • Desirable Candidate Criteria:
  • Experience in care work, particularly personal care.
  • Experience working with older people or in dementia care.
  • Evidence of QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care, or a willingness to work towards it.
  • As a Community Care Assistant, you will provide vital support to individuals in their homes, ensuring they receive the care they need to live independently and with dignity. You'll play a key role in maintaining their physical and emotional well-being, offering practical assistance, and fostering a positive environment.

    At Guild Care, we believe in putting people first-our clients and our team. We offer a warm, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and thrive. We offer competitive salary and benefits including: Up to a £1,000 Welcome Bonus!
  • Up to £500 paid after 3 months and successful completion of all training
  • Up to £500 paid after successfully completing your probationary period(Equivalent to £36 per week / pro rata)
  • 55p per mile
  • Annual Wellbeing Day off
  • Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential advice on wellbeing, family, debt, and more)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free Specsavers eye care vouchers
  • Option to buy and sell annual leave
  • Health cash plan (silver and gold)
  • Location: Worthing and surrounding areas Pay: £13.66 - £16.56ph (Block Pay = full shift payment which includes all your travel time) Hours: Multiple contracts and hours available

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/community-carer-127378070