Care Assistant – Wychavon

Caremark; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Refer a friend bonus*

Blue Light Card discount

Additional pay on weekends*

Flexible hours to suit your needs

4 weeks pro rata annual leave

Opportunity to progress to more senior

Job summary

Caremark Worcester is hiring Care Assistants to support customers in Worcestershire, visiting homes and the community. The role requires travel to clients and helping with daily tasks to promote independence.

You will receive full training and the opportunity to progress, with shifts offered on a flexible basis to suit the needs of both clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

Skills

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

Location: Wychavon
Salary: £12.82 per hour with added mileage
Hours: Full Time and Part Time Hours

Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Our Care Assistants have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, whether in the community or supporting customers at their home. This role varies from day-to-day, by helping the more vulnerable in our society, Caremark Worcester offers a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match. Caremark Worcester has recently been awarded the “Best In Midlands” award at the Nationwide awards.

Choosing a new company

It can be difficult when you are the crossroads, looking to choose a new company to work for. By working for Caremark Worc ester you would help us eclipse the standard of care being given, by providing simply the best care to customers throughout Worcestershire. Become one of Caremark’s care angels today.

Roles and Responsibilities

Caremark’s Care Assistants are responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would travel to the customers home in Worcestershire and assist them with daily tasks, as agreed between the customer and Caremark. Caremark stands by promoting the independence of our customers and bring a pair of helping hands with tasks that require it.

Your role will include helping customers with tasks such as:

• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

We are happy to speak to you if looking to either get into care for the first time, right through to people who have been in the industry for years. You might only want a few hours a week to pass the time, we would love to hear from you.

Full training is provided for anyone joining Caremark. For those looking to further themselves we offer extra opportunities with training specialists.

Benefits working at Caremark

As a leading organisation in the social care sector, Caremark provides all employees with an unbeatable package of benefits, which include:

• Full training and induction
• Refer a friend bonus*
• Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme
• Additional pay on weekends*
• You will receive comprehensive support and back up, in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
• We listen to our Care Worker feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
• Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Assistants before the start of the working week
• Ongoing training, development and supervision
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• Regular customers that you can get to know
• The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
• Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
• Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions

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