Care Assistant inHaywards Heath inHaywards Heath PUBLISHED
WED 8 JAN 2025
Anexcellent rateof £13.10 per hour on weekdays, £14.30 per hour on weekends increasing to £26.20 per hour on bank holidays GOOD SALARY
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Bluebird Care Sussex Weald is seeking committed and reliable individuals for the role of Care Assistant in Haywards Heath, offering both part-time and full-time positions. The job involves providing care to customers, with compensation for all time worked, including paid travel between customers and mileage allowance. The hourly pay rate is £13.10 on weekdays and £14.30 on weekends, with shifts scheduled between 7 am and 10 pm, requiring a minimum commitment of 16 hours, including early morning and late shifts, as well as alternate weekends.
No previous domiciliary experience is necessary, although candidates with prior care or support work experience are welcomed. The benefits package includes paid training, holiday allowance, a work phone, early access to pay, loyalty awards, and a pension scheme. Individuals must have a full driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use. Bluebird Care Sussex Weald serves various areas, including Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, and Crawley. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out to the recruitment team for more information.
No previous domiciliary experience is necessary, although candidates with prior care or support work experience are welcomed. The benefits package includes paid training, holiday allowance, a work phone, early access to pay, loyalty awards, and a pension scheme. Individuals must have a full driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use. Bluebird Care Sussex Weald serves various areas, including Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, and Crawley. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out to the recruitment team for more information.
Join a leading domiciliary care provider that values their carers andpay for every minute worked:traveling between customers isPAID,usage of car & petrol isPAID,care provided to customer isPAID!
What does this look like?
Contact time with customer£13.10 weekday,£14.30 weekend+* travelling between customer£11.44+* mileage allowance39p.
Bluebird Care Sussex Wealdare looking for committed & reliable individuals to join our team on apart-time OR full-timebasis. You must be able to commit to a minimum of16 hours:one Early Morning Shift(7am start),one Late Shift(10pm finish)andalternate weekends.
You will be traveling between customers so you must have aFull Driving Licenceand access to yourown vehiclewhich you must insure forbusiness use.
Become a Care Assistant for Bluebird Care Sussex Weald and receive excellent benefits, including:
Bluebird Care Sussex Wealdcovers the following areas: Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Horsham, Crawley, Billingshurst, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Pease Pottage.
Get in touch with our Recruitment Team viaonorAPPLY now.
What does this look like?
Contact time with customer£13.10 weekday,£14.30 weekend+* travelling between customer£11.44+* mileage allowance39p.
Bluebird Care Sussex Wealdare looking for committed & reliable individuals to join our team on apart-time OR full-timebasis. You must be able to commit to a minimum of16 hours:one Early Morning Shift(7am start),one Late Shift(10pm finish)andalternate weekends.
You will be traveling between customers so you must have aFull Driving Licenceand access to yourown vehiclewhich you must insure forbusiness use.
Become a Care Assistant for Bluebird Care Sussex Weald and receive excellent benefits, including:
- Anexcellent rateof £13.10 per hour on weekdays, £14.30 per hour on weekends increasing to £26.20 per hour on bank holidays
- Travellingbetween customers is paid at £11.44 per hour
- 39pmileage allowance
- Shifts between 7am to 10pm
- 28 daysholidaypro rata increasing to31 daysafter continuous service
- Full training provided and ongoing 12-weekmentorprogramme
- Work Phoneprovided
- DBSpaid
- Early accessto your pay via smart app
- Loyalty awardsfor length of service up to£100 per year
- Refer a friendbonus, via a smart app up to£250 per friend
- PaidCare Certificate on completion
- Carer of the monthreward
- Paidmonthly staff meetings
- Paidupdate training
- PPEprovided
- Nestpensionscheme
- Sign up for aBlue Light Cardand start receiving discounts
Bluebird Care Sussex Wealdcovers the following areas: Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Horsham, Crawley, Billingshurst, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Pease Pottage.
Get in touch with our Recruitment Team viaonorAPPLY now.
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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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