Care AssistantinNewhaveninNewhavenPUBLISHED MON 10 MAR 2025
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Flexible working hours with part-time and full-time options available, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Attractive pay structure that includes mileage, travel time, and enhanced rates for bank holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay, pension scheme, free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform.
Opportunities for career development with an industry-leading pathway to obtain qualifications like the Care Certificate and NVQs.
Wellbeing support including employee assistance programs, mental health first aid, and contributions towards healthcare and glasses.
Access to the WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme, offering numerous discounts on shopping, travel, and more.
The rewarding experience of making a positive impact on clients' lives through personal care and companionship.
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Care Assistant in Newhaven? At Apex Prime Care, we’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our caring community, where your kindness and empathy can make a real difference. Whether you’re an experienced carer or just starting out, we value your dedication to support those in need. Enjoy the flexibility of various shifts—mornings, days, evenings, and nights—allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance with every other weekend off.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. Enjoy guaranteed hours for flexible availability, enhanced holiday pay rates, and all necessary equipment, like a free DBS check and company mobile. Our commitment to your growth includes an industry-leading development pathway and well-being support, so you can thrive in your role while enjoying exclusive discounts, including the Blue Light Card Scheme. With ample opportunities for progression and a supportive team, you’ll find that caring becomes easier with Cera Tech, which streamlines your workload to let you focus on what you do best—providing companionship and care. Join us today and turn your compassion into a meaningful career!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. Enjoy guaranteed hours for flexible availability, enhanced holiday pay rates, and all necessary equipment, like a free DBS check and company mobile. Our commitment to your growth includes an industry-leading development pathway and well-being support, so you can thrive in your role while enjoying exclusive discounts, including the Blue Light Card Scheme. With ample opportunities for progression and a supportive team, you’ll find that caring becomes easier with Cera Tech, which streamlines your workload to let you focus on what you do best—providing companionship and care. Join us today and turn your compassion into a meaningful career!
Flexible working hours with part-time and full-time options available, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Attractive pay structure that includes mileage, travel time, and enhanced rates for bank holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay, pension scheme, free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform.
Opportunities for career development with an industry-leading pathway to obtain qualifications like the Care Certificate and NVQs.
Wellbeing support including employee assistance programs, mental health first aid, and contributions towards healthcare and glasses.
Access to the WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme, offering numerous discounts on shopping, travel, and more.
The rewarding experience of making a positive impact on clients' lives through personal care and companionship.
Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Newhaven and surrounding areas.
The stated rate of pay is for Care Assistants with a driving licence and own vehicle and includes mileage and travel time in the hourly rate. Those on walking rota's will receive an adjusted pay rate.
We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home.
Shifts available include mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.
Our Benefits Include
Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.
Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.
Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.
If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
The stated rate of pay is for Care Assistants with a driving licence and own vehicle and includes mileage and travel time in the hourly rate. Those on walking rota's will receive an adjusted pay rate.
We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home.
Shifts available include mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.
Our Benefits Include
- Guaranteed hours available for those with flexible availability
- Enhanced bank holiday rate of £20.70 (£27.60 Christmas and New Year)
- Holiday pay and pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
- Paid mileage between visits
- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities
- Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
- An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
- Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral
Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.
Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.
Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.
If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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