Contracted Community Care Assistant - Worthing
We are currently recruiting more carers to support our growth and the increasing demand for our services. This expansion is a reflection of the quality care we provide, which has led to more people seeking our services. It’s important to note that our recruitment efforts are not due to turnover issues—we are fortunate to have a committed team of carers who remain with us long-term.
As our team grows, we’re looking for additional carers to join and contribute to the high standards we uphold in providing excellent care to our clients
Guild Care is Worthing’s most established Social Care charity and one of the largest employers in the area.- Location: Worthing, West Sussex
- Salary: Up to £15.32 per hour, plus mileage (60p per mile)
- Hours of work: 36 hours a week (6 hour shifts)
- Shift Patterns: 07:00 - 13:00 & 16:00 - 22:00
- Block Pay: Paid for the full shift. Bi-weekly pay day.
- Flexible hours available.
- Up to £1000 welcome bonus.
We are seeking a Community Care Assistant to join our team and provide exceptional care to clients in the comfort of their own homes.
As a Community 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.
You will be required to work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday.Why Guild Care?
As an employee of Guild Care you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including Blue Light discount card, recommend a friend and receive £500 (each friend!), Guild Care store discount, amazing training opportunities and a Health Cash Plan, to name a few.
We offer fantastic training, with ongoing support for learning and development.- Our Vison – All people in need of care live fulfilling, safe and secure lives.
- Our Mission - We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective, and lovingly delivered.
We believe that all people in need of care should live safe, fulfilling and secure lives and work predominantly to reduce social isolation and social stigma.
We pride ourselves on being a values led, culture driven organisation.
Our values (BELIEF)
- Brave – Courageous, passionate, empowered
- Engaging – Straightforward, authentic, present
- Loving – Genuine, caring, interested
- Integrity – Respectful, accountable, trustworthy
- Everyone Matters – Considerate, attentive, appreciative
- Free to be me – Playing to strengths, supporting each other, being vulnerable
- Compassionate and caring approach to providing emotional support
- Good communication and ability to listen actively to clients and their families.
- Ability to assist with mobility and physical activities.
- Accurate and timely recording of client information and care provided.
- Understanding and adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Good time management
- Satisfactory DBS Check
- Clean driving license and access to own transport
- Team player, caring and respectful nature,
- Awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Understanding and adherence to medication schedules and monitoring for any side effects.
- Commitment to ongoing training and development to stay updated on best practices and new information in the field
- Experience working with older people, dementia care, and manual handling.
- Evidence in Care Certificate or NVQ qualifications.
- Experience of domiciliary Care
For any queries, please contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01903 528637, 07866 781 827
In line with our commitment to equality, Guild Care proudly embraces and supports the LGBTQ+ community. We actively seek to recruit and retain employees who reflect the diversity of the world we live in. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, age, or disability status.Please get in touch should you require any support in completing your application: homecare.recruitment@guildcare.org
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Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to £15.32 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Do you have access to your own transport?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person