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Guild Care
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Job summary
Guild Care is looking for a dedicated Community Care Assistant to provide personal care and practical support to older adults in Worthing and surrounding areas. You will be a friendly, reliable presence, helping with daily living, meals, hygiene, and light housekeeping.
You’ll report changes to the care team, complete records, and participate in ongoing training. Join a local charity with a strong community focus and opportunities for development, a range of benefits, and a flexible shift
Qualifications
- Fluent English communication required.
- Ability to read, write and do basic maths.
- Ability to travel between clients.
- Satisfactory DBS check.
Responsibilities
- Personal care and support with warmth, respect and kindness.
- Assist with daily living activities including hygiene and meals.
- Provide companionship and promote wellbeing and social connection.
- Help with light domestic duties and ensuring cleanliness of care items.
- Assist with local errands and reporting changes to the care team.
- Record time sheets and care plans; participate in training and development.
Skills
Education
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.
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.
Why Join Guild Care?
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
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.
About The Role
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.
What Kind of Person Are We Looking For?
Essential Candidate Criteria:
- 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.
Required Criteria
- A caring and compassionate approach
- The ability to communicate clearly in English
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
- A satisfactory DBS check
- Ability to travel independently between clients
- Driving Licence
Desired Criteria
- Experience in care, personal support, or dementia care
- A QCF (NVQ Level 2) in Health and Social Care
Skills Needed
Communication, Teamwork, Mediation Skills, Listening to patients, Providing Care, Administering Medicine
About The Company
Guild Care was founded in Worthing in 1933 by visionary volunteers dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the local community. Originally known as Worthing Council of Social Service, the organisation focused on alleviating poverty, isolation, and health challenges during difficult times. Over the following decades, Guild Care consistently expanded its services, proactively responding to the community’s evolving needs.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Guild Care established innovative day centres and residential care homes, significantly enhancing life quality for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Adapting continually, the charity later introduced specialised dementia care facilities and tailored services for those with learning disabilities.
Today, Guild Care supports over 3,000 people annually across West Sussex through a range of community‑focused services. Remaining true to its founding values, the organisation is one of Worthing's largest employers, powered by almost 700 dedicated staff members and the essential contributions of more than 300 volunteers, all united in making a meaningful difference.
Company Culture
Our vision is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives.
We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered.
Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me
At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation 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.
Company Benefits
At Guild Care, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees in every aspect of their lives—financially, professionally, and personally.
Health and Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is our priority. Staff benefit from an annual Wellbeing Day, free flu vaccinations, and confidential support through the Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme. With schemes like Cycle 2 Work, free eye tests for eligible roles, and mental health support through the Care Workers Charity, we aim to promote a healthier, happier workforce.
Work-life Balance
We understand the importance of flexibility, offering favourable holiday terms, flexible working options, homeworking opportunities, and carers’ leave to help you balance work with life’s demands.
Professional Development
At Guild Care, your career growth is important to us. We provide progressive career pathways, mandatory training programmes, in‑house learning opportunities, and access to professional qualifications, including accredited programmes and the Care Certificate.
A Supportive Work Environment
Join a local charity with over 90 years of history and a strong community focus. Employees enjoy supportive colleagues, job satisfaction, and opportunities to engage in events and fundraising activities. Our inclusive culture features initiatives such as length of service recognition, annual staff awards, and employee networking groups.
At Guild Care, we reinvest all our surpluses into our services, staff, and community, ensuring your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events
Salary
£13.66 - £16.56 per hour
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