Job Description

Job Title: Care Assistant (Adult and Children's services)

Location: West Sussex County

Shifts: Monday to Sunday (Early Shift, Day Shift, Late Shift, Long Day, Waking Nights, Sleep-Ins)

Salary: £13.68 per hour

We are recruiting for Care Assistants to support physically and/or mentally challenged children and adult service users in their everyday lives, enabling their independence. The support required takes into account the varying needs of people including those recovering from an operation or illness, with mild to severe learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments, dysphagia, epilepsy, and the beginnings of age-related conditions, particularly dementia.

The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you are a compassionate, positive person who isn't afraid to work hard, then this is the job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.

Your Responsibilities:

Follow care plans, routines, guidelines, risk assessments, and Behaviour Management Plans

Assist with personal hygiene, including bathing and dressing

Administer medication as required (training provided)

Support mobility: moving and handling, hoisting

Assist with physical therapy exercises

Prepare appropriate meals and assist with feeding where required

Provide social interaction and emotional support

Carry out household chores: tidying, cleaning, washing, ironing, and shopping

Complete paperwork: handover notes and reporting unusual events to supervisors or physicians

Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Requirements & Skills:

Proven experience as a Care Assistant or similar role

Committed to health and safety

Ability to cook

Well-organised and reliable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Positive and compassionate attitude

Strong ethics and physical staminaAccess to transport is essential to travel between sites

If you are ready to join a team that values care and compassion, apply today and start making a difference!

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