Care Assistant

Caremark Kirklees; West Yorkshire; 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 rates

Early Pay App access

Workplace pension

Refer a Friend £200

Care Certificate & NVQs support

Annual pay reviews

Career progression

Job summary

Caremark Kirklees is hiring Health Care Assistants to join our friendly family-run team serving elderly and vulnerable people in the community. You will provide compassionate care, meal preparation, companionship, personal care, and medication administration.

A full UK driving licence with access to your own car is required, and mileage is paid. We offer in-house training, generous holiday allowance, early pay app access, pension, and progression opportunities. Interviews now being held.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with access to own car.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to work in home care settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Care Certificate support

NVQs encouraged

Job description

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 Slaithwaite?

If 'Yes' to the above, our wonderful team at Caremark Kirklees would love to hear from you!!

At Caremark Kirklees we 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 mile between 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 Friend scheme
• 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 a full UK driving license with access to your own car and 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

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.

Who is 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.

Company Culture

Here\'s why Caremark stands as a beacon of excellence and a great place to work:

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.

Salary

£14.00 - £18.50 per year