Bassetlaw and West Lindsey: Care Assistants

Caremark Ltd; Shireoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support customers with daily living activities, promote independence, and provide companionship. Candidates must have their own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. This role offers flexible hours and various benefits, including training and travel compensation.

Benefits

Free training – In-House Training

NVQ qualification opportunities

Employee wellness focused

Paid travel time

Access to a Blue Light card

Enhanced bank holiday pay rates

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily living activities.
• Support customers with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Provide care for temporarily sick customers.
• Encourage independence in customers.

Skills

Self motivated

Well organised

Flexibility

Caring

Effective communication

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Location: Bassetlaw and West Lindsey

Salary: £13 per hour plus 25p a mile and travel time

Hours: Full-time, part-time, flexible

Summary Of Role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care Assistants is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Responsibilities

• To assist customers 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 customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for customers 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, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in customers’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
• To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities:

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• A full driving licence and access to a car

Benefits

• Free training – In-House Training
• NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care opportunities
• Fully paid shadowing
• Employee wellness focused
• Paid travel time and mileage in between calls
• Access to a Blue Light card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• Generous Refer a Friend scheme

How to apply

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