Job Description Job Title: Care Assistant Salary: £12 per hour Mon-Fri, £12.60 Sat & £13.20 Sun Hours of Work: 8am-8pm, alternative weekends required Contract: 36-42 hrs per week Job Purpose To work as a full member of the care team under the direction of the RN and senior staff providing care with compassion and dignity.
To assist in implementing and developing care plans for residents that meet personal and social care needs in such a way as to respect personal choice and dignity of the individual while aiding independence, in accordance with Guild Care's Assessment and Care Planning Policy.
About The Role Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, person-centred care with sensitivity, dignity, and respect.
Create positive social interactions and ensure a stimulating, homely atmosphere.
Support the emotional and physical needs of individuals and their families.
Collaborate with the team to minimise neutral care and promote a flexible, spontaneous approach.
Maintain accurate care records that reflect person-centred practices.
What we are looking for: Essential: A warm, imaginative, and engaging personality.
Experience of supporting people living with dementia.
Non-judgemental and respectful of others' viewpoints.
Commitment to meeting Care Certificate requirements.
Willingness to work unsocial hours, ensuring year-round coverage.
Satisfactory DBS check.
Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) with relevant dementia care units, or willingness to work towards it.
Knowledge of dementia care, mental capacity, deprivation of liberty safeguards, and the Care Act 2014.
Experience in residential dementia care settings.
Who is Guild Care?
Founded in Worthing in 1933, Guild Care is West Sussex's leading social care charity.
Through services like Creating Connections, we empower individuals to live fulfilling, safe, and independent lives.
Why Choose Guild Care?
Competitive Salary : Your skills and dedication will be well rewarded.
Purposeful Work : Join a passionate team creating meaningful change in our community.
Career Development : Opportunities to grow within a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance : A yearly wellbeing day for all staff.
Skills Needed Nursing / Caring About The Company Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, was founded by a group of visionary volunteers, including Effie Methold, E.A.
Haviland, Arthur Linfield, and Frank Cave.
Their shared mission was to create a kinder, more compassionate society, leading to the creation of the 'Worthing Council of Social Service,' which then became the 'Worthing Area Guild for Voluntary Service,' and is now known as Guild Care.
Over the decades, Guild Care has grown and evolved, continually adapting to meet the needs of Worthing and its surrounding communities.
Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services.
As one of Worthing's largest employers, Guild Care is powered by the dedication of over 800 caring staff members and the invaluable support of more than 300 volunteers, all committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Company Culture Our vision Our vision is for all people in need of care to live ?fulfilling, safe and secure lives?.
Our mission We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered?.
Our BELIEF values Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me Our equality statement At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality.
We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Guild Care is dedicated to promoting fairness and equality in our recruitment processes and throughout the workplace.
We provide an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to reach their full potential.
We actively work to ensure that our policies and practices are inclusive and that barriers to equality are identified and removed.
Together, we strive to create a workplace that celebrates differences and champions fairness for all.
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Desired Criteria Experience of working in a care environment Experience of providing personal care A qualification in care Previous experience in Dementia Care/demonstrates awareness in Dementia Required Criteria The ability to communicate well in the English language.
The ability to read, write and carry out basic mathematical calculations.
Satisfactory DBS Check Closing Date Thursday 16th January, 2025