Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Caremark is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in Ashford & Shepway with personal care and daily living activities. The role includes companionship, mobility assistance, medication oversight, and light housekeeping.

Applicants must have a full UK driving license with access to a car. Shifts cover early to late hours across 7 days, and the salary ranges from £14.25 to £17.25 per hour with company pension, flexitime, and parking perks.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and own car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with personal care.
• Assist with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication administration and provide basic medical support.
• Help with housekeeping such as cleaning and vacuuming.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility support

Medication support

Household tasks

Job description

Care Assistant (Ashford & Shepway)

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

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 and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Full job description

DRIVING LICENSE AND YOUR OWN RELIABLE CAR REQUIRED

As a Caremark Care Assistant, your role will include, but not limited to:

• Companionship

• Helping with personal care

• Helping with mobility around the home

• Overseeing medication and providing medical support

• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming

At Caremark Ashford & Shepway, we offer the following benefits for our Care Assistants:

• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs

• Free specialist in-house training

• Career progression

• Generous Refer a Friend scheme

In addition, you will receive:

• Inclusion in our pension scheme

• Free Uniforms & PPE

• Access to our unique communication app

• Paid mileage

Full UK driving license with access to your own car is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

Shifts: Various shifts throughout our operating hours of 6am through to 10pm, 7 days per week. You will need to be available to cover all shift types, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: £14.25-£17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Flexitime

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 12 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Holidays

• Night shift

• Overtime

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK driving license with access to your own car is essential

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

About the company

Whether you’re looking to provide excellent home care with a cheery smile, or to receive it, Caremark is here to help.