Chessington: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care services provider in the Kingston upon Thames area is seeking Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care to customers in their homes. Successful candidates will exhibit reliability, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to caregiving. Free training and benefits, including paid holiday and uniform, are offered. Flexibility in working hours is available.

Benefits

In-House Training

Paid mileage of 20p per mile between calls

Enhanced bank holiday pay rates

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Support for Care Certificate and QCF diploma courses

Enrolment pension scheme

Small medical health package

Free Uniform

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Prepared to work towards a Diploma in Health and Society Care.
• Full driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest possible quality of care to customers.
• Ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Assisting customers with daily living tasks.
• Maintaining customer confidentiality.
• Regular communication with the office team.

Skills

Reliability

Excellent work ethic

Passion for caring for people

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma in Health and Society Care (or willingness to work towards)

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Chessington

Salary: £12.75 to £13.50 per hour

Hours: All hours available

Benefits:

• In-House Training
• Paid mileage of 20p per mile between call
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• Generous Refer a Friend scheme
• Support to complete your Care Certificate and QCF diploma courses
• Enrolment pension scheme
• Small medical health package
• Distinct uniform and full personal protective equipment
• Paid Holiday entitlement

Caremark Kingston are currently recruiting home care workers (with or without experience) to join our team in the Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. This role involves caring for customers in their own homes and supporting them with everyday living tasks. If you wish to improve people’s lives and give something back to the community, then this is the career opportunity for you.

To apply for this position you must:

• Be reliable and punctual (our customers will rely on your good timekeeping!)
• Have an excellent work ethic
• Be passionate about caring for people
• Be able to complete early and/or late home visits, and work alternate weekends

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest possible quality of care to our customers
• Ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to at all times
• Assisting customers with daily living tasks, which may include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, shopping, domestic duties and companionship
• Ensuring customer confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Regular communication with the office team

Essential Requirements

• A good level of written and spoken English
• Be prepared to work towards a Diploma in Health and Society Care (if not already achieved – other courses are available!)
• A full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Excellent communication skills

Rewards

• Up to £13.50 per hour
• Paid Holiday entitlement
• Free Uniform
• Free training, with practical learning sessions
• Free Continuing Professional Development
• Flexible working hours (within an agreed availability) and a variety of work types
• A volume of immediate work available for a mature company in business for 11 years

We Are Looking For Care Assistants In

• Kingston upon Thames
• Surbiton
• Chessington

Caremark (Kingston) are an equal opportunities employer.

Call Allison on 0208 549 7201

Apply for this position to be part of our caring team.