Care Worker (Car Driver Essential) (Adult Social Care)

Radfield Home Care Bexhill, Hastings and Battle; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused home care provider in St Leonards is seeking Home Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, mobility, and companionship in a supportive setting. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be patient and caring, and must possess a valid driving license with access to a car. Competitive pay rates and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid mileage

Paid training

6 weeks' paid holiday

Company pension entitlement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving license and access to a car.
• Able to cope with stressful situations in domiciliary care.
• Physically fit to perform home care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Meet the personal care needs of clients.
• Assist clients with mobility and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and undertake light household tasks.
• Prepare meals and assist clients with eating.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Caring and patient

Flexible and organised

Physically able to handle care tasks

Job description

Overview

DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN CAR ARE ESSENTIAL. We are looking for caring individuals who live in and around the Bexhill area to join our friendly and supportive home care team. We have flexible FULL TIME and PART TIME permanent Home Care Assistant positions available. Pay rate £10.50 per hour (base pay including travel time) Weekday. Pay rate £11.50 per hour (base pay including travel time) Weekend. PLUS paid mileage. PLUS paid training.

What we offer

• Premium hourly rates and additional mileage pay
• 6 weeks\' paid holiday per year
• Access to first class induction training and a commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Company pension entitlement and sick pay scheme
• Free uniform
• Free comprehensive induction training and ongoing support
• Fantastic career progression
• Star of the month rewards
• Be valued for the work you do
• Opportunity to make a difference in the local community
• Opportunity to be part of the respected, trusted and high quality Radfield home care brand
• Chance to be part of a values based family business

Skills, knowledge & qualifications

• A good communicator
• An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
• Caring, patient and sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm
• Self motivated, organised and flexible
• Mentally able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work which can be stressful and involve dealing with bereavement and challenging behaviour
• Physically able to cope with the demands of being a Home Care Worker which involves bending, lifting, stretching, kneeling, crouching, using small stepladders, walking, getting up and down stairs & manual dexterity

Main responsibilities

• To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of our clients in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.
• The nature of care we expect you to provide as a Home Care Worker is similar to that which would reasonably be given by members of the clients own family and will not involve tasks that a trained nurse would normally provide.
• To assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet.
• To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence to use and look after aids and personal equipment.
• To give our clients companionship, helping them with getting out and about from the house.
• To undertake light household tasks for example making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming.
• To assist with washing clothes and ironing if requested.
• To prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area.
• To read and write reports, and take part in staff and clients meetings and training activities as directed.
• To maintain the highest standards of hygiene at all times and use personal protective equipment provided.
• To comply with the agency\'s guidelines and policies at all times.
• To report to the office any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.