Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their team in Andover. The role involves delivering high-quality care to individuals, especially in care facilities, and requires a commitment to improving clients' quality of life. Candidates should possess empathy, strong communication skills, and ideally have knowledge of dementia care principles. This position offers flexible working hours with full-time, part-time, or zero hours contract options.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a support worker or similar role is desirable.
• Knowledge of patient care techniques and best practices in senior care settings is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for effective interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care to clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and medication administration.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Patient care techniques

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high‑quality care to individuals in need, particularly those in care homes or nursing homes. This position requires a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our clients through patient care, effective behaviour management, and adherence to care plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care to clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs, focusing on dementia care and other specific requirements.
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behaviour to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities that promote mental and physical well‑being.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and any observations made during shifts.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure a cohesive approach to client care.

Experience

• Previous experience in a support worker or similar role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Knowledge of patient care techniques and best practices in senior care settings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with dementia care principles and behaviour management strategies is preferred.
• A caring attitude and the ability to empathise with clients from diverse backgrounds are essential qualities for this role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with clients and team members alike.
• Ideally drive and have access to a car, walkers will be considered.

Job Types

Full‑time, Part‑time, Zero hours contract

Pay

From £12.50 per hour

Additional pay

Performance bonus

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking

Schedule

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Work Location

In person

Caremark Test Valley–Andover (Hampshire, South East Region)