Domiciliary Carer

LQS Healthcare Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A domiciliary care provider in West Sussex is seeking compassionate carers for full-time and part-time roles. Responsibilities include providing personal care, companionship, and support for clients in their homes. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care. Competitive pay rates and training opportunities are available.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour weekdays

£15 per hour weekends and evenings

Enhanced bank holiday rates (£30 per hour)

Mileage allowance

Extensive training opportunities

Pension contribution

Employee discount program

Fortnightly pay

Free employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred.
• Valid UK driver’s license and a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist clients with personal care.
• Help clients with mobility around the home.
• Support clients on days out.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Help with housework, including cleaning and vacuuming.
• Prepare and cook meals for clients.
• Run errands, such as shopping and picking up prescriptions.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adept at assisting with personal care

Good initiative and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Understanding of safeguarding

Understanding of Health & Safety

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Do you want to make a big difference to someone\'s life? Do you enjoy caring for individuals in need of support in their own homes? If so, come join our fantastic and expanding team of domiciliary Carers covering the West Sussex coast, Brighton to Littlehampton, and help us to provide the best person-centred care possible for our lovely clients in their own homes. Full time/ Part time positions available. Worthing HQ office with 24 hour on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Companionship
• Helping with personal care
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Supporting on days out
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Key skills required

• A caring and compassionate nature
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Able-bodied to physically assist clients with their personal care
• Ability to work with initiative and good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• A “can-do” attitude
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Understanding of Health & Safety

Ideally you will have

• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Level 2 in Health & Social care,
• Valid UK driver’s licence and a vehicle.

Benefits

• £12.21 per hour weekdays (7am to 7pm)
• £15 per hour weekends and evenings (7pm to 7am)
• Enhanced bank holiday rates (£30 per hour)
• Mileage allowance between care calls for drivers
• Extensive Training (online and in-person)
• Opportunities to complete NVQ in Health & Social Care with career path progression
• Pension Contribution
• Employee Discount (Blue Light Card)
• Fortnightly Pay
• Free Employee Assistance programme

How to apply

To apply in the first instance please send CV to [e-mail] with a covering email indicting your relevant skills and experience for the role.