Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care service provider in North Warwickshire seeks Care Assistants for their Community Recovery Services. The role involves supporting individuals after illness or injury to regain independence by providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and promoting rehabilitation in their homes. Ideal candidates are compassionate and organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have access to a vehicle. Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and understanding.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including washing and dressing.
• Support clients with mobility and use of aids.
• Promote independence through encouragement and participation.
• Provide support with medication prompts as per care plans.
• Observe and report any changes in health or wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Reliable

Teamwork skills

Job description

Hours : Full time and part time

Care Assistant – Community Recovery Services

Summary of role

As a Care Assistant within our Community Recovery Services team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to regain confidence, independence, and daily living skills following illness, injury, or hospital admission. Working within the community, you will provide person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and recovery.

This role involves supporting people in their own homes to achieve agreed outcomes and rebuild independence, rather than creating long-term dependency.

Principal responsibilities

• To assist individuals with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining hygiene in a respectful and dignified manner.
• To support clients with mobility, including the safe use of aids, equipment, and rehabilitation techniques as directed by health professionals.
• To promote independence through encouragement, motivation, and active participation in daily routines such as meal preparation, household tasks, and personal goal setting.
• To provide support with medication prompts in accordance with individual care plans.
• To observe, record, and report any changes in an individual's health, wellbeing, or circumstances to the Recovery Support Coordinator or Community Team Lead.
• To work collaboratively with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and nurses to deliver personalised recovery plans.
• To encourage engagement in social and therapeutic activities that support emotional and physical wellbeing.
• To assist with light domestic duties where required, ensuring a safe and comfortable home environment.
• To maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, ensuring that care remains responsive and effective.
• To adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards at all times.

Personal attributes

It is essential that Community Recovery Care Assistants possess the following qualities :

• Compassionate, patient, and understanding.
• Self‑motivated and well organised.
• Able to encourage and empower others to achieve independence.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
• Reliable and committed to providing high‑quality care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and follow guidance from healthcare professionals.
• Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence.

Additional Information

Please note : We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Full induction and ongoing training provided.

Opportunities for career progression.