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Care AssistantinWest SussexinWest SussexPUBLISHED TUE 8 APR 2025

£13.70 per hour weekdays
BLUE LIGHT CARDFAMILYPENSIONWEEKEND

Vitale CareFollow Vitale Care

Competitive salary of up to £15.04 per hour on weekends, with enhanced bank holiday rates.
Guaranteed hours contracts available, providing financial security and predictability.
Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including paid induction and ongoing training, to help you progress in your career.
Flexible working shifts available, allowing you to choose hours that best fit your lifestyle.
Access to a range of employee benefits, including a pension contribution, paid DBS, and a paid Blue Light Card for discounts.
Strong support network with a friendly office team ready to assist you in your role and recognize your hard work.
24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and well-being app to support your mental and physical health, ensuring your overall welfare is prioritized.
Join our compassionate team at Vitale Care as a Care Assistant in beautiful West Sussex, where your dedication will truly make a difference in the lives of others. We are searching for caring individuals who want to be part of a supportive environment that truly values your contributions and wellbeing. Enjoy a competitive pay of up to £15.04 per hour on weekends, guaranteed hours contracts, paid travel expenses, 28 days holiday (pro rata), and a wealth of career development opportunities that will help you flourish both personally and professionally.

As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence while promoting their wellbeing. Your role will include assisting with personal care and medication, meal preparation, and companionship, ensuring our clients feel valued and engaged in their daily lives. With ongoing training and a friendly office team backing you, you'll have all the tools you need to thrive in your career. If you're ready to make a real difference and join a team that treats you like the professional you are, we can't wait to hear from you!
Competitive salary of up to £15.04 per hour on weekends, with enhanced bank holiday rates.
Guaranteed hours contracts available, providing financial security and predictability.
Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including paid induction and ongoing training, to help you progress in your career.
Flexible working shifts available, allowing you to choose hours that best fit your lifestyle.
Access to a range of employee benefits, including a pension contribution, paid DBS, and a paid Blue Light Card for discounts.
Strong support network with a friendly office team ready to assist you in your role and recognize your hard work.
24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and well-being app to support your mental and physical health, ensuring your overall welfare is prioritized.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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