Job Description

Make a difference this festive season!

Join Independent Lives Care Service as a

Care Assistant

and help support people in their own homes across West Sussex. Our service is built on compassion, dignity, and independence -- and it starts with you.

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!

This is a temporary position to cover the Christmas period. There are opportunities for both part time and full-time hours, various shifts including weekend work and evenings as required across

West Sussex

.

What we offer...

Up to 32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - pro rata for temporary work

Your birthday off every year

. Enhanced bank holiday and public holiday rates

DBS Check

Cycle to Work

Refer a Friend bonus

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

. Backpack with carers toolkit

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)

. Driving licence and access to own vehicle

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.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.60-24.66 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

We require weekend cover. Are you available to work Friday/Saturday/Sunday/All? Pease be aware, we do not provide Visa sponsorship. Do you require Visa sponsorship? We are unable to accept applicants who are working on a care sponsorship. If you have overseas sponsorship, are you sponsored as a student?
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence and use of your own vehicle (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road