Care Assistant

Caremark; Greater London; À distance; GBP 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free training and induction

Ongoing supervision

Staff uniforms and supplies

ID Card and protective items

Résumé du poste

Caremark Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support clients across multiple Kensington boroughs. You will travel to clients’ homes, providing practical assistance and companionship to promote independence and wellbeing.

The role involves helping with daily tasks, personal care and community involvement, with full training and ongoing support from a friendly team. London living wage is paid locally, with flexible hours to suit availability.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and reliable with a caring approach.
• Ability to organise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to high standards of care and patient independence.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Self-motivated

Organised

Reliable

Caring

Flexible

Description du poste

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable care assistant in Kensington to join our dedicated team and support clients in the area. This role involves providing high-quality care across the borough. You will cover the boroughs of Kensington, NW10, W10, W11, W14, W2, W8, and W9. If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and want to work in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You would be responsible for meeting our customers’ support needs while respecting their individuality and promoting 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 Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster .

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.

Principal Responsibilities of a Care Assistant in Kensington

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
• Flexible hours to suit your availability
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• We listen to our Care Assistant feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
• Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Assistants, prior to the start of the working week
• Full training and induction
• Ongoing free training, development and supervision
• Free uniform and supplies including ID Card, lanyard, gloves and other protective items
• The opportunity to work in differing social care areas to broaden your experience and develop new skills
• The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
• Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
• You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
• Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions

We require carers who live within or near the borough of Kensington.

Current Pay rate at the London living wage.

We do not offer sponsorship.