Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Lydney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Forest of Dean is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily tasks and promoting independence. Candidates must be female, hold a full UK driving license, and live within 20 minutes of Cinderford. Paid travel time, holidays, and ongoing training are offered.

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.
• Must be female due to client personal care requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-motivated

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Job description

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Care Assistants in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire

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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, access to a car, and live within 20 minutes of Cinderford GL14.

*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 you would provide is similar to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, helping with bathing, 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 that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:

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

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