Care Assistant

Caremark UK Ltd; Coleford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in the Forest of Dean. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in your community. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to clients, helping them with daily tasks while promoting their independence. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving license and a caring, sensitive nature. Join a company that values your contributions and offers perks like paid travel time and ongoing training, ensuring you thrive in your role.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage

Paid holidays

Pension

50% DBS contribution

Free uniform top

Free training and training bonus

Care Friends rewards app

Refer a friend bonus up to £250

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and reliable individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Travel to customers' homes and provide personal care support.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Access to a car

Self-motivated

Caring and sensitive

Flexible

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: Coleford
Salary: From £12 per hour plus holiday and travel pay
Hours: Flexible

Care Assistants in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire

If you have the VISA FREE (You don’t need a visa to work in the UK) right to work in the UK, please continue to apply.

You must be female due to client personal care requirements.

You must have a full UK driving license and access to a car and live within 20 minutes of Cinderford GL142UF.

• Paid travel time and mileage between customers
• Paid holidays
• Pension *
• 50% DBS contribution, refunded after working 3 months.
• Free uniform top
• Free training and training bonus *
• Care Friends rewards app
• Refer a friend bonus up to £250 *
• Ongoing training, development and support

* Terms and conditions apply

You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark.

You will need a full UK driving license, access to your own car and be able to work shifts including 7am-10am, 7am-2pm, 4pm-10pm on weekdays and alternate weekends. School hours are not offered.

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

• Help with washing & dressing
• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

What we look for

It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:

• Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care

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