Care Assistant

Who are we?

Independent Lives is a user-led charity based in Worthing, West Sussex and social enterprise working to change the lives of disabled people, people with support needs and carers around West Sussex.

At Independent Lives, our vision is a fairer society where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our Values:

· Excellence

· Inclusion

· Innovation

· Person Centred

The role

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting the lives of people in need, working within a committed team, and driven to be the face of the organisation. You will support customers to live independently with choice and control in their own home and work with us to deliver our values across the service.

Do you have excellent time management, communication, and a can-do attitude? Then this could be the role for you!

As a Health Care Support Worker, there is opportunities for both part time and full-time hours, various shifts including weekend work and evenings as required across West Sussex.

What we offer…

· 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

· Your birthday off every year

· Free DBS Check

· Care Certificate and other development opportunities

· Cycle to Work

· Refer a Friend bonus

· Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support for health and wellbeing

. Backpack with carers toolkit

Job Description

Essential

· Excellent Time Management

· Ability to Communicate effectively to people with diverse support needs and abilities

· Cultural awareness and empathy towards others

· Right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship or relocation packages at present

· DBS Check (completed upon joining)

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the role includes ‘regulated activity’ and requires an enhanced plus barring check. Individuals on the Adults’ Barred List should not apply and it is a criminal offence to do so.’ Information will be requested about any previous - including spent - convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings or bind-overs

Desirable

· Previous experience of care work and providing personal care

· Knowledge of relevant legislation in care practice

If you are looking for a rewarding career and are passionate, caring and wanting to work with an organisation that is vision led, please apply today. If you have any questions, please call 01903 219482 option 7.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.33-£26.66 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• We require weekend cover. Are you available to work Friday/Saturday/Sunday/All?
• Do you require Visa sponsorship?
• If you have overseas sponsorship, are you sponsored as a student? (we are unable to accept applicants who are working on a care sponsorship)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence and use of your own vehicle (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road