Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Care Assistant in the Forest of Dean, where you will provide essential support to individuals in their homes. This role requires a caring and sensitive approach, as you will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and ensure their well-being. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, reliable, and flexible, with a full UK driving license and access to a car. Enjoy paid travel time, holidays, and ongoing training in a rewarding environment that values high standards of care.

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

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a car.
• VISA FREE right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Help with shopping, meal preparation, and medication prompting.
• Support customers in socialising and leisure activities.

Skills

Caring and sensitive

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Flexible

Job description

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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.

If you are looking for a visa sponsorship role, please note we recruit via an agency only and not directly so DO NOT 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 GLUF.

* subject to Ts and Cs/Discretionary

UK applicants only, no CoS!

• 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 £ *
• 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 similar 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