Health Care Assistant (HCA)
1 month ago
Egham
At Delore Care, we prioritise our staff and workers as we believe that this will have a direct impact on the welfare of the people that we care for. This role will be providing care support in Lewes, Havens & Seaford, Hailsham, Heathfield and Eastbourne localities. Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
We support & assist with personal care.
Prompting and administering medication.
Support with shopping and appointments
Providing support with hobbies and social activities
Providing companionship, being supportive & friendly.
Helping patients with their everyday duties
Preparing light meals.
Light domestic duties. Benefits
Career Progression - We are a growing company and there is always opportunity to move up the career ladder, we consider internal staff first for job opens.
Flexible Payment– Most of our staff get paid 2 weekly but we can be flexible with your payment if you want earlier payments.
Mileage payment - We pay mileage in between calls
FREE Blue Light card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
Small Teams - You work as part of close knit teams
Care Certificate and NVQs - Staff are supported to completed their care certificates and NVQs.
Holiday entitlement - All care workers have their 28 days holiday entitlement
Pension scheme - All staff are registered unto a pension scheme to save for the future unless staff opt out.
Sponsorship can be provided.
Skills required:
Experience preferred but not essential as you will be trained
Reliable and trustworthy as lone working is required
Have a caring and nurturing personality
Managing different medical conditions like dementia, autism, challenging behaviour
Passion and commitment to provide outstanding care
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a great advantage or be willing to work towards this. Requirements:
Proof of Right to work in the UK
Proof of NI on official document (except you are new in the country and yet to obtain NI number)
2 Proofs of address with the last 3 months
Valid DBS check/ or willing to pay for a new DBS
Able to provide contact details for 2 references
Driving licence is required
