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Care AssistantinLittlehamptoninLittlehamptonPUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

£11.60 per hour GOOD SALARY 

FAMILYPENSION

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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through companionship and care.
Competitive hourly rate of £11.60, providing financial stability.
Potential to earn up to £1000 through the refer-a-friend scheme.
Access to outstanding career development with fully funded training up to QCF level 5.
Benefit from a Blue Light care discount package, enhancing your everyday savings.
Company pension scheme offering future financial security.
Flexible shift patterns with options for both day and night positions to fit your lifestyle.
Agincare is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Littlehampton, offering a fulfilling opportunity for both experienced care professionals and those new to the field. The role involves providing companionship, personal care, medication support, meal assistance, light domestic tasks, and helping clients maintain mobility and engage in social activities. Competitive benefits include a starting pay of £11.60 per hour, a referral incentive of up to £1000, fully funded training, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 24 months, with various shift patterns available, including both day and night positions. Agincare, a family-run business established in 1986, prides itself on its supportive environment and commitment to career development. They are an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcome applications from care leavers, offering guaranteed interviews to those eligible.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through companionship and care.
Competitive hourly rate of £11.60, providing financial stability.
Potential to earn up to £1000 through the refer-a-friend scheme.
Access to outstanding career development with fully funded training up to QCF level 5.
Benefit from a Blue Light care discount package, enhancing your everyday savings.
Company pension scheme offering future financial security.
Flexible shift patterns with options for both day and night positions to fit your lifestyle.

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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