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

Location: Home Care, Worthing
Hours: Bank - zero hour contract
Salary: Up to £15.32 per hour
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 We’re Looking For

Essential:

Excellent communication skills in English.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
A team player who can travel between clients.
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Desirable:

Experience in care work, personal care, and dementia care.
Familiarity with supporting older people.
QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care or willingness to pursue this qualification.

Why Choose Guild Care?

Competitive Salary: Your skills and dedication will be well rewarded.
Purposeful Work: Join a passionate team creating meaningful change in our community.
Career Development: Opportunities to grow within a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible shifts available

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Required Criteria

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, including Effie Methold, E.A. Haviland, Arthur Linfield, and Frank Cave. 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.

Over the decades, Guild Care has grown and evolved, continually adapting to meet the needs of Worthing and its surrounding communities. Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services.

As one of Worthing's largest employers, Guild Care is powered by the dedication of over 800 caring staff members and the invaluable support of more than 300 volunteers, all committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

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

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, 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.

Guild Care is dedicated to promoting fairness and equality in our recruitment processes and throughout the workplace. We provide an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to reach their full potential.

We actively work to ensure that our policies and practices are inclusive and that barriers to equality are identified and removed. Together, we strive to create a workplace that celebrates differences and champions fairness for all.

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.

Financial Rewards and Discounts

We offer competitive salaries, enhanced pay for unsociable shifts, and a £1,000 welcome bonus for eligible roles. Our pension scheme includes a 5% employee and 3% employer contribution, and employees enjoy a range of discounts through the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Additional perks include free DBS checks, uniforms for eligible roles, and savings at local businesses, gyms, and a 25% discount at our own Guild Care stores.

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. 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

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