Home Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Worthing BN, United Kingdom 604d06d1-e9a9-4b3c-86cc-b337c549d666 Full time £14,000 - £45,000 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Assistant to support individuals in their daily lives within a care home or private residence. The successful candidate will assist with personal care, household tasks, and companionship, ensuring residents or clients maintain their independence and quality of life. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable skills in home care.

Responsibilities

  • AOverview

We're looking for kind, reliable people who enjoy helping others and want a role that actually feels good at the end of the day. As a Caregiver and Companion, you'll be offering practical support and genuine human connection to people who need a little extra help to stay independent at home. It's meaningful work with real heart behind it.

We're specifically recruiting drivers in and around Worthing, as many clients need support getting to appointments, shops and social visits.

What you'll be doing

  • Providing personal care in a respectful, dignified way; things like washing, dressing and helping clients feel their best
  • Being a friendly companion; chatting, sharing activities and keeping someone's day feeling purposeful
  • Driving clients safely to appointments or outings
  • Helping with day-to-day tasks like meal prep, medication reminders and light housekeeping
  • Offering calm support for clients with behavioural needs
  • Providing patient, thoughtful care for people living with dementia

What you'll bring

  • No previous care experience needed; we'll train you
  • A full driving licence is essential
  • A warm personality, good communication skills and a natural desire to help
  • Ability to work alternate weekends, as this helps us support clients consistently
  • A genuine wish to make life easier and brighter for our amazing clients

If you want a role where kindness is the daily job description and every shift makes a difference, we'd love to chat with you. This is your chance to support people in your local community and be part of something that truly matters.

  • Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Support clients in adhering to their individual care plans, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect
  • Facilitate social interaction and companionship to promote emotional well-being
  • Assist with medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals
  • Support clients with errands such as shopping or attending appointments, including driving if qualified
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided and communicate effectively with team members and family members

Skills

  • Valid driving licence and ability to drive safely within the community
  • Experience working in a care home or providing home care services is desirable
  • Knowledge of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively
  • Good command of English, both spoken and written, for clear communication
  • Basic IT skills for documentation and reporting purposes
  • Excellent communication skills to build rapport with clients and team members
  • Compassionate nature with a respectful attitude towards clients' privacy and dignity

This role is ideal for individuals committed to delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment. Applicants should be organised, attentive to detail, and possess strong interpersonal skills to succeed in this rewarding position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00-£45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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