Care Assistant in Pimlico

Caremark Ltd; Pimlico; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Flexible hours

Paid holiday

Weekly rotas

Free training

Free uniform

Job summary

Caremark in Pimlico is hiring a caring, reliable care assistant to visit customers at home and support them according to care plans. You will help with dressing, meals and daily activities while offering companionship to keep them connected with the community.

You must live in or near Pimlico and be able to travel to customers' homes. We provide full training, induction, weekly rotas, paid holiday, and opportunities to progress, with a London Living Wage and flexible hours to fit your

Qualifications

• You are kind, patient and respectful.
• Reliable, organised and able to work on your own.
• A good listener who communicates clearly.
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Helping customers with dressing.
• Shopping and preparing meals.
• Prompting to take medication as per care plans.
• Supporting daily routines.
• Providing respite support for family carers.
• Helping customers enjoy hobbies, outings and social activities.
• Encouraging customers to do what they can to maintain independence.

Skills

Kind and patient

Reliable and organised

Good listener

Clear communicator

Flexible

Willing to learn

Committed to care

Job description

Location: Pimlico
Salary: London Living Wage
Hours: Fulltime

Location: Pimlico
Pay: London Living Wage
Hours: Flexible hours to suit your availability

Your role as a care assistant in Pimlico

You will visit customers at home and provide support based on their care plans. For example, you might help someone get dressed, prepare a meal or go shopping. You will also offer friendly company and help them stay connected with their local community.

Your tasks may include:

• Helping with washing and dressing.
• Shopping and preparing meals.
• Prompting customers to take medication, as set out in their care plans.
• Supporting daily routines.
• Providing respite support for family carers.
• Helping customers enjoy hobbies, outings and social activities.

Throughout each visit, you will encourage customers to do what they can for themselves. This helps them maintain their skills and confidence.

What we look for

You should be:

• Kind, patient and respectful.
• Reliable, organised and able to work on your own.
• A good listener who communicates clearly.
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care.

You must live in or near Pimlico and be able to travel to customers' homes.

What we offer

You will receive full training and an induction, along with support from our office and field team. We also offer:

• Pay at the London Living Wage.
• Flexible hours to suit your availability.
• Paid holiday.
• Weekly rotas shared before the working week begins.
• Ongoing free training and regular supervision.
• A free uniform, ID card and protective supplies.
• Opportunities to gain care qualifications and learn new skills.
• Regular team meetings and opportunities to share feedback.
• Opportunities to progress into more senior roles.