Care Assistant inMidhurst inMidhurst PUBLISHED 25 MAY 2024

Caremark Ltd rAUsgJE

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Location:
Midhurst

Salary:
£14.50-£29.00 per hour

Hours:
Variety of hours available from 07:00am to 22:00pm

Caremark Chichester is a local home care company run by an amazing team of Care Assistants. Our Care Assistants provide care and support to a variety of remarkable customers within the community.

Opportunities for Care Assistants – with or without experience
Full training and ongoing support to successful candidates
Full-time, part time
Morning, evening and weekend flexibility
Variety of hours to suit daily between 7am to 10pm
£14.50 ph weekday, £16.50 ph weekend and up to £29.00 ph bank holiday rate
Salaried and guaranteed hours Care Assistant positions always available
Paid mileage at 35p/mile
Paid holiday
Company pension
Guaranteed annual bonus and bonus pay schemes
Early Pay app – access your pay throughout each month, whenever you want!

We provide care to our customers in the comfort of their own home enabling them to stay independent for as long as possible. A Care Assistant’s typical responsibilities include assisting our customers with personal care such as washing and bathing, changing their clothes, medication prompting and some domestic chores around their home such as meal preparation as well as some valued companionship.

In all cases it is essential that all of our carers have a U.K. Full Driving Licence and access to their own vehicle.

THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC, LOCAL, U.K. RESIDENTS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A U.K. RESIDENT.

If you would like to apply and you are CARING, COMPASSIONATE AND RELIABLE, contact Lauren our recruitment manager.

Opportunities for Care Assistants – with or without experience
Full training and ongoing support to successful candidates
Full-time, part time
Morning, evening and weekend flexibility
Variety of hours to suit daily between 7am to 10pm
£14.50 ph weekday, £16.50 ph weekend and up to £29.00 ph bank holiday rate
Salaried and guaranteed hours Care Assistant positions always available
Paid mileage at 35p/mile
Paid holiday
Company pension
Guaranteed annual bonus and bonus pay schemes
Early Pay app – access your pay throughout each month, whenever you want!

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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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