CARE SUPPORT WORKER
| Company: | APC CARE LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hailsham |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Principal responsibilities
• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect and launder clients’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve meals, clearing away and washing up.
• Supervision of safe food preparation and storage.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews as required.
• To adhere to all APC Care’s policies and procedures always.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients.
• To liaise with professionals and other agencies as required.
• To undertake any working duties as required during the night as far as is reasonably practicable.
• To effectively communicate with other Care and Support Workers allocated to the client.
• To give emotional support as and when needed by the Client.
• Support with appointments and reminders.
• Support with medication and promoting the client’s independence to self -administer.
• Support and liaise with the client’s family/carers as directed by line management.
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