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Community Health Care Assistant, Worthing
Client: Guild Care
Location: Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Reference: f6a5f4387b25
Job Views: 8
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
Job Description
Health Care Assistant - Community based
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Salary: £27,235 per annum plus enhanced bank holiday rate and paid mileage (based on experience and qualifications)
Working Hours: 7 am—1 pm or/and 4 pm—10 pm
You will be required to support in the community every other weekend.
We are looking for individuals with a caring nature, strong communication skills, a clean driving license, and access to their own transport. Joining our supportive, values-driven team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being part of an organization that fosters growth and development.
As a Community Health Care Assistant, your primary responsibilities include offering exceptional care and practical assistance to clients in their homes. This involves cleaning, preparing meals, companionship, and personal care, all while following safe working practices and respecting the privacy and dignity of clients.
Essential Requirements:
* Caring nature and good communication skills
* Clean driving license and own transport
* Ability to work set shifts with flexibility
Key Responsibilities
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.
Personal Care Support: Assist clients with personal care, ensuring hygiene and comfort. Maintain cleanliness of personal care items and hygiene areas.
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.
What Kind of Person Are We Looking For?
* 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.
* 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.
Company Culture
Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and enables us to better serve our community.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th February, 2025
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