In 2012, Essex Cares won the contract to provide the Regaining Independence Service on behalf of West Sussex County Council. Regaining Independence is a Programme of short-term care designed to give individuals the confidence to regain and maintain independence in their own homes.

Our Regaining Independence Assistants provide care in our customers’ homes in a way which respects their dignity and encourages confidence. This can include a variety of tasks including:
• Supporting with personal care and mobility
• Medication Management
• Meal preparation
• Giving advice and guidance
• Liaising with colleagues, family members and occupational therapists on a regular basis

The Person:
The successful Community Care / Support Assistants will have the following skills and experience:
• The ability to understand the needs of our customers, build positive relationships, communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to follow policies and procedures in a regulated environment
• Demonstrate empathy and have a positive outlook
• Professional and committed to teamwork and delivering high standards of customer service

Benefits:
Support of a well-developed management team and organisational structure that will allow you to develop within your role
• Hours to match individual needs
• A range of free training, development and career enhancing opportunities
• Free uniform and employment related checks including Disclosure and Barring Services
• Contributory pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Salary: £7.91 – 10.97 p/h
Location: Crawley/Horsham and surrounding area’s

A range of full time and part time hours are available including mornings (7am to 11am), afternoons (4pm to 7pm), evenings (7pm to 11pm) and weekends. There will also be a requirement to take part in a stand-by rota for weekends.

Closing Date - 29/05/2015
Interviews held in early June