Health Care Assistant – Worthing Community

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Full time
Location: Worthing
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Job offered by: Guild Care
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Health Care Assistant - Worthing Community

Community Health Care Assistant – Promoting the independence of our elderly community within their own homes!

Location:

Worthing Hours:

36 hours a week (Contracted) Salary:

£25,140 per annum Working Hours:

7am - 1pm & 4pm - 10pm Join our team as a Community Care Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of individuals in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include providing personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and practical support, all while maintaining the dignity, privacy, and choice of our clients. You'll work collaboratively with a supportive team and report any changes in clients' conditions to ensure the best possible care. We are looking for individuals with a caring nature, strong communication skills, a clean driving license, and access to their own transport. Joining our supportive, values-driven team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being part of an organization that fosters growth and development. About The Role Key Responsibilities 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. Required Criteria Driving Skills Needed Communication, Teamwork, Mediation Skills, Listening to patients, Providing Care, Administering Medicine About The Company Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, was founded by a group of visionary volunteers. Their shared mission was to create a kinder, more compassionate society, leading to the creation of the 'Worthing Council of Social Service,' which then became the 'Worthing Area Guild for Voluntary Service,' and is now known as Guild Care. Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services. Company Culture Our vision

Our vision is for all people in need of care to 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. Our BELIEF values

Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me Our equality statement

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. Guild Care is dedicated to promoting fairness and equality in our recruitment processes and throughout the workplace. 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 BHSF Employee Assistance Programme. Work-life Balance We understand the importance of flexibility, offering favourable holiday terms, flexible working options, homeworking opportunities, and carers’ leave. 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. A Supportive Work Environment Join a local charity with over 90 years of history and a strong community focus. Employees enjoy supportive colleagues and job satisfaction. At Guild Care, we reinvest all our surpluses into our services, staff, and community. Salary Not disclosed

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