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
· Double pay on Christmas/Boxing day + time & a half on bank holidays
· Backpack and carer’s toolkit
· 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
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)
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 contact us on 01903 219482 option 7.
Our care and domestic service provides personalised, quality care and support in your home. We can provide you with the assistance you need to manage many aspects of daily living, helping you to stay independent.
Are you looking for care and support at home?
Our fully trained Care Support Workers can assist you with:
- Personal care: including getting up and going to bed, dressing, washing and personal hygiene, and preparing drinks and meals.
- Domestic tasks: including cleaning, laundry, ironing, changing beds and dish washing.
- Community, social and leisure activities: including driving you to appointments and activities and assisting you to arrange additional services and support where required.
- Specialised support: dementia care, mental health support, palliative care and respite care.
Our team
We will protect your privacy, always treat you with respect and dignity, and listen to you.
Our Care Support Workers are provided with comprehensive training and complete the Care Certificate. Find out more.
Independent Lives is a Mindful Employer and we are committed to looking after our mental wellbeing at work.
We recruit Care Support Workers using values-based questions as we expect our employees to be committed to the following attributes:
- I will always take responsibility for the things I do and the things I don’t do
- I will always promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of people who need care and support
- I will always work co-operatively with others ensure the delivery of safe, high quality care and support
- I will communicate in an effective way to promote the wellbeing of people in need of care and support
- I will respect people’s rights to confidentiality, protecting and upholding their privacy and dignity
- I will improve the quality of care and support I provide by constantly reflecting on and updating my own knowledge, skills and experience
- I will promote equality, diversity and inclusion by treating people fairly and without bias
Your confidentiality and safety is paramount
We have invested in the latest technology so you receive the best possible care and support
By using the PASS System our employees record their visits, including reporting on administering medication and any other tasks, in real time. This means your care records are always up to date and your care and support workers can access them securely on their mobile phones.