CAREMARK CARE COMPANION

CaremarkNI; Holywood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark NI is seeking Care Companions to join our award-winning team. In this role, you will provide essential support to elderly and vulnerable individuals, ensuring their well-being while enhancing your own career in a rewarding environment. Comprehensive training is available for newcomers to the field.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Staff Award and Recognition Program

Mental Health and Wellbeing support

Ongoing training and promotion opportunities

Staff Early Pay App

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care is required; comprehensive training is provided.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly and vulnerable members of the community.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication administration.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Job Description

Location: Caremark NI, Holywood Area

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Caremark Care Companion!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while advancing your career? Caremark NI is excited to welcome new team members!

We have recently won ‘Employer of the Year,’ for the 3rd year in a row.

At Caremark NI we prioritise staff wellbeing and value each team member. We’re seeking caring individuals who desire a rewarding role where every day brings a sense of purpose.

In this position, you’ll support elderly and vulnerable members of the community, creating meaningful connections and experiencing incredible job satisfaction.

Salary: Hourly rate of pay up to £13.60

About The Role

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Meal preparation
• Companionship care
• Personal care
• Medication assistance
• Maintaining accurate records
• Clear communication with team members
• Delivering outstanding, safe, and effective service
  
  

No previous experience in care is necessary; we provide comprehensive training.

We value your role as a Care Companion, ensuring you feel appreciated through competitive compensation and ongoing support.

We have also been awarded ‘The Number 1 Caremark’ for three years running!

Benefits Include

• Staff Early Pay App- access your pay when you need it
• £150 Refer a Friend scheme (terms apply)
• Flexible schedules
• Mentoring and peer support
• Staff Award and Recognition Program
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and promotion opportunities
• Annual leave entitlement and paid calls during client hospital stays
  
  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those new to care and those seeking a career change from retail or hospitality.

Full-time and part-time roles are available.

Please note: At this time, only candidates with a right to work in the UK who do not require sponsorship will be considered.

Skills Needed

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.
• 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.

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

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.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

Closing DateMonday 30th June, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryUp to £13.60 Hourly