Care Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing domiciliary care company in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support customers in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility support, and promoting clients' independence. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, caring, and willing to undergo training. Competitive wages and benefits like flexible schedules, paid travel time, and support for qualifications are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Company pension

Paid travel time

Paid mileage

Uniform provided

Support for NVQ/QCF level 2 and 3 qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Organized and well-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care needs.
• Support clients with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Help in promoting mental and physical activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Caring

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Are you a unique and naturally caring person, that wants to join a growing domiciliary care company that pays a very competitive wage?

If so this might just be the perfect job for you why not apply and find out?

We already have a lovely team of care assistants and we are looking to add some fresh faces to welcome to the company and support our amazing customers in the comfort of their own homes.

If you haven’t provided care before, don’t worry we have you covered.

Whether you have experience of working in retail, hospitality or even as a support worker, we provide full training.

Perhaps you work in a care home and want to transfer your skills to within the home care setting, we have you covered.

Do you have the following qualities?

• Self‑motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence.

The care and support provided by Care Assistants will include personal care, medication, light house keeping duties and shopping.

Principal responsibilities

• Assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• Help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• Care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• Provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• Make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• Set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• Read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
• Adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedule
• Company pension
• Paid travel time
• Paid mileage
• Uniform provided
• DBS check
• We will help you to develop your skills and qualifications through supporting you with NVQ/QCF level 2 and 3.
• We will support you with Social Care Wales registration.

We will support you with Social Care Wales registration.