Care Assistant, full and part-time available.

Caremark Cheltenham & Gloucester; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark Cheltenham & Gloucester is seeking a Care and Support Worker to help customers with personal care, mobility and daily living tasks in the community and at their own homes.

You will support with dressing, washing, meals, light chores, and maintaining records while promoting dignity and independence under supervision. Training and ongoing support are provided to ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Dignity and independence in daily care.
• No tasks for trained nurses; care provided by non-nurse staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with getting up, dressing, washing and bathroom routines.
• Help with mobility and use of personal aids and equipment.
• Care for clients who are sick or require feeding support.
• Provide care for terminally ill clients.
• Encourage mental and physical activities through talking, reading, outings, hobbies and recreations.
• Make beds, light cleaning, and empty commodes; tidy spaces.
• Inspect, launder and mend clients' clothes.
• Prepare and serve light meals; clear up after meals.
• Read and write reports; participate in reviews and training.
• Adhere to Caremark policies and report changes to supervisor or manager.
• Encourage independence of clients wherever possible.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Flexible

Caring

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Location: Caremark, Lancaster Centre, Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Road East

Reports to: Field Care Supervisor

Summary Of Role

To 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.

About The Role

Principal responsibilities

• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

About The Company

• 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.
• 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

• Whilst Caremark itself was founded in 2005, our founder, the late Kevin Lewis has been in care since 1987. His experience, passion and unrivalled 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 care for thousands upon thousands and under their leadership, thousands and thousands more will benefit from home care, the Caremark way.

Company Culture

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, or 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.

Closing Date

Saturday 3rd October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £13.00 Hourly to £0.00 Hourly