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Care AssistantinWorthinginWorthingPUBLISHED SAT 4 JAN 2025

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Flexible working hours during school holidays to accommodate personal schedules.
Competitive hourly rates of £13.50 on weekdays and £15.18 on weekends.
Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement at 38p per mile, ensuring that travel expenses are covered.
Comprehensive career progression opportunities for personal and professional development.
Fully paid training and uniform provided, making it easy to step into the role.
Referral bonus of £250 for successfully referring a friend, enhancing team camaraderie.
Access to mental health first aiders, promoting a supportive work environment.
Optimal Future is seeking Care Assistants in Worthing to provide support during the summer holidays and beyond. This role focuses on promoting independence for clients in the comfort of their own homes. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay rates of £13.50 on weekdays and £15.18 on weekends, along with benefits such as fully paid training, paid travel time, and mileage reimbursement at 38p per mile.

Additional perks include career progression opportunities, paid holidays, a refer-a-friend bonus of £250, a company smartphone and tablet, free uniform, access to mental health first aid resources, and discounts on shopping with a Carers Card. Candidates will be required to complete a DBS check and possess a full driving license. For more information or to schedule an interview, interested applicants can contact Optimal Future directly.
Flexible working hours during school holidays to accommodate personal schedules.
Competitive hourly rates of £13.50 on weekdays and £15.18 on weekends.
Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement at 38p per mile, ensuring that travel expenses are covered.
Comprehensive career progression opportunities for personal and professional development.
Fully paid training and uniform provided, making it easy to step into the role.
Referral bonus of £250 for successfully referring a friend, enhancing team camaraderie.
Access to mental health first aiders, promoting a supportive work environment.

More about MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
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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