Home Carer

Company:  LQS Healthcare Services
Location: Worthing
Salary: £12.82 - £15 per hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Highlights
  • Paid travel time and mileage allowance
  • Guaranteed hours contracts
Job Requirements / Description

Areas Covered: Worthing, Shoreham by Sea, Lancing, East Preston, Angmering, Littlehampton and surrounding areas in West Sussex

Contract Type: Full time, part time

Pay Rates:

Weekday mornings - £12.82 per hour

Weekend and evenings - £15 per hour 

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. The Home Carer assists with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship in accordance with each person’s care plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist service users with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Support with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration, ensuring dietary needs are met.
  • Provide medication support in line with care plans and company policies.
  • Help with mobility and transfers, including the safe use of mobility aids and equipment.
  • Carry out domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping where required.
  • Offer companionship and emotional support, promoting mental well-being.
  • Assist with appointments, social activities, and community engagement.
  • Observe and report any changes in the service user’s health or circumstances to the supervisor or care coordinator.
  • Maintain accurate and timely care records and reports.
  • Adhere to safeguardingconfidentiality, and health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills and Qualities:

  • Genuine compassion and respect for others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliability, patience, and sensitivity
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence with access to your own car
  • Male and female applicants are welcome
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Up-to-date training in First Aid, Manual Handling, and Medication Administration

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and mileage allowance
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Supportive management and team environment
  • Flexible working hours

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LQS Healthcare Services
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Exceptional Home Care & Live-in Care Provider

 
At LQS Healthcare Services Ltd, we are a domiciliary care provider that provides vetted carers to extra care/nursing homes and individuals who require assistance in their own homes.

 

Our focus is to build a reputation as an outstanding home care services provider, who support independent living cross England. We are a heart-centred dedicated business. committed to providing quality care to those who need it most. We are confident you will be happy with the delivery of our high-quality, bespoke home care services designed with you in mind.

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