Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Roundstreet Common; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is looking for empathetic Care and Support Workers to provide quality care to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and medication support while maintaining dignity and independence. Applicants need a full UK driving licence and a caring nature. Competitive pay rates and various benefits are offered, including bonuses for referrals and signing on. This role is open to female applicants only as per the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

£200 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

£150 Signing-On Bonus

Fully funded Diplomas/NVQs in Health & Social Care

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and your own car.
• A DBS on the update service is desired but not essential.
• Kind and reliable with a desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support tailored to customer needs.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication support.
• Respect the dignity and promote independence of customers.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Job description

Providing high-quality care and support to people in their own homes, including:

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• Companionship

You'll share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence.

The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client's family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence & your own car
• A caring nature & desire to help others
• A DBS on the update service is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication

About Caremark

Our mission is simple: To provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social standing. We aim to improve the quality of life of every single customer we care for.

Our care keeps you safe, happy, fulfilled and flourishing in your own home, topped off with a delivery of smiles and laughter at every visit too.

Caring for and supporting others runs through the very heart of Caremark.

Caremark is a home care company with excellent standards, excellent people and excellent success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.

We are the mark of excellent care.

We have over 7,000 customers throughout the UK. To those 7,000 customers, we provide over 110,000 hours of home care each week.

Caremark’s history: providing home care since 2005. While Caremark itself was founded in 2005, our founder, the late Kevin Lewis has been in care since 1987. His experience, passion and unrivaled determination to provide high quality care for all, was the building blocks of Caremark 17 years ago.

Today, we are led by David Glover and Lisa Fyfe who are equally as passionate about Caremark and the home‑care industry.

Caremark currently cares for thousands upon thousands and under their leadership, thousands and thousands more will benefit from home care, the Caremark way.

Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, evolving from a singular care home to becoming a leader in providing comprehensive care services across Ireland and the UK. Our journey, initiated by Kevin Lewis, has been marked by innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to caring for individuals in need, regardless of their age, disability and circumstance.

Pioneering Spirit: From introducing the very first Operations Manual to ensure quality care, to expanding services across a network of offices, Caremark has always been at the cutting edge of the home care industry.

Diverse Care Services: Our services have grown to encompass a wide range of needs, delivering care and support in the home environment and specialized residential settings, showcasing our adaptability and commitment to those we serve.

Focus on Quality: We've built an enviable reputation by maintaining high standards of care, drawing upon decades of experience to meet the evolving needs of our service users with compassion and professionalism.

Growth and Development: As part of our team, you'll join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that our team is equipped to meet the challenges of the care industry with confidence and skill.

Competitive Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday (9:00 - 18:00): £13.25 per hour
• Monday to Friday Early & Late Hours (07:00 - 09:00 & 18:00 - 22:00): £13.50 per hour
• Weekends (07:00 - 22:00): £14.75 per hour
• Bank Holidays (07:00 - 22:00): £19.00 per hour
• Paid mileage at 30p per mile

Additional Perks & Benefits

• £200 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• £150 Signing‑On Bonus
• Fully funded Diplomas/NVQs in Health & Social Care
• Flexible hours – Whether you're juggling family, studying or other commitments, we can build a rota that fits around you.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Due to the personal preferences of our customers, this role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Are you kind, reliable and ready to make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.