Care Worker inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 13 SEP 2024
£12 - £24 per hour
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Care Worker | Covering the Brighton area | Flexible hours | £12 - £24 per hourOur client was founded at the end of 2by two friends who have over 40 years of combined experience.
Their aim is to provide care with passion and pride to give customers the highest standard of assistance within their own homes. They want to enable customers to be independent, happy, comfortable and confident in their own environment.
You will support customers with daily living activities in their homes, ensuring they enjoy the best possible quality of life. This role requires working mostly alone with customers, where your compassion, communication skills, and calm demeanor will be essential.
What can you expect in return?
- Rewarding Work: Make a significant impact on our customers' lives
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated and caring team
- Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development
Are you the right person for the job?
Essential Criteria
- Attributes: Caring, compassionate, respectful, self-motivated, reliable, and hygienic.
- Knowledge: Understanding the needs of people requiring care and the importance of confidentiality.
- Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and numerical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Additional Requirements: Enhanced DBS clearance, Class 1 business insurance (if using own car).
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent
- Previous care work experience
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Health and safety awareness in home care
- Full drivers licence
What will your role as a Care Worker look like?
- Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support
- Respect customers' choices and promote their dignity
- Monitor and report any changes or concerns promptly
- Assist with personal care, medication, nutrition, and household tasks
- Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities
- Support customers through temporary and terminal illnesses
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality
Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!
Care Worker | Covering the Brighton area | Flexible hours | £12 - £24 per hour
Our client was founded at the end of 2by two friends who have over 40 years of combined experience.
Their aim is to provide care with passion and pride to give customers the highest standard of assistance within their own homes. They want to enable customers to be independent, happy, comfortable and confident in their own environment.
You will support customers with daily living activities in their homes, ensuring they enjoy the best possible quality of life. This role requires working mostly alone with customers, where your compassion, communication skills, and calm demeanor will be essential.
What can you expect in return?
Are you the right person for the job?
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
What will your role as a Care Worker look like?
Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!
Our client was founded at the end of 2by two friends who have over 40 years of combined experience.
Their aim is to provide care with passion and pride to give customers the highest standard of assistance within their own homes. They want to enable customers to be independent, happy, comfortable and confident in their own environment.
You will support customers with daily living activities in their homes, ensuring they enjoy the best possible quality of life. This role requires working mostly alone with customers, where your compassion, communication skills, and calm demeanor will be essential.
What can you expect in return?
- Rewarding Work: Make a significant impact on our customers' lives
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated and caring team
- Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development
Are you the right person for the job?
Essential Criteria
- Attributes: Caring, compassionate, respectful, self-motivated, reliable, and hygienic.
- Knowledge: Understanding the needs of people requiring care and the importance of confidentiality.
- Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and numerical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Additional Requirements: Enhanced DBS clearance, Class 1 business insurance (if using own car).
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent
- Previous care work experience
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Health and safety awareness in home care
- Full drivers licence
What will your role as a Care Worker look like?
- Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support
- Respect customers' choices and promote their dignity
- Monitor and report any changes or concerns promptly
- Assist with personal care, medication, nutrition, and household tasks
- Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities
- Support customers through temporary and terminal illnesses
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality
Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!
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To work as a Care Worker in the UK, various skills and competencies are essential to ensure the well-being and support of individuals in care settings. Here are some key skills needed:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with both clients and their families, as well as with colleagues.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the emotions and needs of others, which is crucial for providing emotional support.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and supportive, especially when dealing with challenging situations or individuals with complex needs.
4. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and careful in following care plans, administering medication, and monitoring health changes.
5. Time Management: Skill in managing time effectively to ensure that all clients receive the care and attention they require within a set schedule.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and make decisions quickly in response to the needs of clients or emergencies.
7. Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other health and social care professionals to provide consistent and high-quality care.
8. Personal Care Skills: Understanding how to assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and mobility support.
9. Basic Health Knowledge: Familiarity with health and safety regulations, basic first aid, and an understanding of common medical conditions affecting clients.
10. Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients, ensuring inclusivity and respect for individual preferences and beliefs.
11. Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and client needs, often requiring a shift in schedules or roles.
12. Record-Keeping Skills: Proficiency in maintaining accurate records of care provided and any changes in clients' conditions.
While formal qualifications aren’t always mandatory, gaining relevant certifications such as the Care Certificate or qualifications in Health and Social Care can be advantageous. Additionally, prior experience in care or related fields is often beneficial.
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