Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Tadley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Tadley is seeking a Care Assistant to support customers in their homes, promoting independence and providing compassionate care. Responsibilities include aiding with daily tasks, medication prompting, and social engagements. Candidates should be self-motivated, caring, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers flexible hours and numerous benefits including paid holidays and accredited training.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Mileage

Accredited Care Certificate training

Free Uniforms

Support for QCF Levels in Health & Social Care

24 hour on call staff support

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and well-organised.
• Caring and sensitive personality.
• Flexible to adapt to customer needs.
• Commitment to high standards of care.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help with washing and dressing.
• Assist with shopping and meal preparation.
• Prompt medication.
• Support daily routines.
• Provide respite services.
• Engage in social and leisure activities.
• Help customers access the community.

Job description

Overview

Hours: Flexible (7am-10pm) perm/contract
We’re looking for people to join our team at Caremark Basingstoke. If you’re a kind and considerate person who thrives on helping and supporting people then we can provide you with a rewarding role with flexible hours and training and support.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Good communicator

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Mileage
• Accredited Care Certificate training
• Free Uniforms
• Support to complete QCF Levels in Health & Social Care
• Provide excellent staff support (including 24 hour on call support)
• CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Additional Information

Job Criteria: Ability to communicate in English effectively
Right to work in UK
Full Driving License
Positive attitude
Passion for care
Good team player