Care Support Worker

Candlelight Homecare Limited; Ringmer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care service provider is seeking a Care Support Worker in Ringmer, offering competitive pay of £12.40 per hour. The position includes both full and part-time options, requiring a commitment to alternate weekends. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care and encouraging independence. Ideal candidates will have an empathetic nature and be able to handle stressful situations. Training and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive mileage and travel time

Full training and career progression opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension

Uniform and full PPE

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional and practical support.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks and medication.
• Commitment to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Assist with personal care, domestic tasks, and food preparation.
• Encourage clients to remain independent.

Skills

Empathetic and understanding nature

Ability to work independently and in teams

Patience in stressful situations

Job description

Overview

Care Support Worker - Ringmer at Candlelight Care. Salary: £12.40 per hour + paid travel time and mileage. Job type: Full and part time positions available. Typical shift patterns run from 7am - 2pm and/or 4pm - 10pm. A commitment to working alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential depending on location.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support; assist with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing), domestic tasks, and food preparation, tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Assist with medication, use of mobility aids and personal equipment where required.
• Report to the Registered Manager any significant changes in a client’s health or circumstances.
• Encourage and enable clients to remain as independent as possible while safeguarding their wellbeing.

What Candlelight Care can offer you

• Competitive mileage and travel time
• Full and ongoing training plus career progression opportunities (NVQ)
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Awards Ceremony
• Company smart phone
• 28 days holiday pro-rata
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and advice
• Workplace Pension (subject to conditions)
• Uniform and full PPE for all staff

Desirable Attributes

• Empathetic and understanding nature with a desire to help people
• Ability to work well both independently and with others
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Full driving license and access to your own vehicle, though walking/cycling routes may be available in some areas

Equal Opportunity

Candlelight Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination due to gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy and maternity. We positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible job applicants.

Additional Information

Location notes and nearby opportunities: Newhaven, Eastbourne, Worthing, Ringmer, Little London, Seaford, Brighton, Haywards Heath, and surrounding areas often have postings. Roles occasionally advertised under different titles such as Activities Co-ordinator or Care Assistant in related listings.