CARE ASSISTANT

Caremark Ltd; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-House Training

Mileage 45p per mile

Up to 28 days paid holiday

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Early Pay App

Workplace pension scheme

£200 Refer a Friend

Care Certificate and NVQs support

Annual pay reviews

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Caremark Kirklees is recruiting a dedicated Care Assistant to support elderly and vulnerable people in the community. The role covers meal preparation, companionship, social visits, personal care, administering medications, and ensuring accurate record-keeping with the care team.

No previous care experience is required as full training is provided. A full UK driving licence with access to your own car is essential; we offer competitive hourly pay, holiday pay, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
• No previous care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Companionship care.
• Social visits.
• Personal care.
• Administering medication.
• Keeping accurate records and communicating clearly with the team.
• Providing an outstanding service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT

Please note we can only accept candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Please consider these questions:

• Do you want to take the next step in your career?

• Would you like to be an important and valued member of the community?

• Do you have a full UK driving licence?

• Do you live within a 5 mile radius of Mirfield?

If 'Yes' to the above, our wonderful team atCaremark Kirkleeswould love to hear from you!!

AtCaremark Kirkleeswe value all our care and support staff and are dedicated to their wellbeing!

Caremark Kirklees is now a Lead Provider to Kirklees Council in all areas of Kirklees. This means our rounds are full and we are growing.

We are a friendly family run team and we would love you to be part of it!

Our health care assistant roles are rewarding, knowing that you have provided such important care and support for many elderly and vulnerable people in the community.

Competitive Pay: £14.00 to £14.80 per hour, plus Bank Holiday enhancements, plus holiday pay.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-House Training

• Mileage of 45p per milebetween calls

• Up to 28 days paid holiday

• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates

• Access to Early Pay App- access up to 30% of your pay before pay day

• Workplace pension scheme

• Generous£200 Refer a Friendscheme

• Support to complete your Care Certificate and NVQs

• Annual reviews of pay

• Progression opportunities

About the role

What you'll be doing!

• Meal preparation

• Companionship Care

• Social Visits

• Personal Care

• Administering Medication

• Keeping accurate records and communicating clearly with your team members.

• Offering an outstanding service

To achieve this, full training is provided in all aspects of care and support, meaning that no previous experience in care is necessary.

We are extremely excited to be recruiting for this health care assistant position and are looking forward to hearing from you!

All we need from you is afull UK driving licensewith access toyour own carand the desire to care for others - we can teach you the rest.

Working as a care assistant isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

We are currently holding interviews and would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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.