Cottingham: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, ensuring that clients maintain their independence and dignity. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills. In return, the company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a range of attractive perks, including a quarterly bonus scheme and paid travel time. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Holiday Entitlement/Pay

Paid Travel Time

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Professional Development

Mileage Paid

Recommend a Friend Payment

DBS paid by the company

Free Uniform & P.P.E

Bank holiday paid at time & half

Qualifications

• Candidates should be self-motivated, caring, and reliable.
• Flexibility and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks like washing, dressing, and meal prep.
• Support customers in social activities and community access.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Caring

Sensitive

Flexible

Good communicator

Education

Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Cottingham

Salary: £12.00 - £18.75 per hour

Hours: Full time

You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark.

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.

Principal Responsibilities

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

1. Help with washing & dressing
2. Shopping & meal preparation
3. Prompting with medication
4. Support with daily routines
5. Respite services
6. Socialising and leisure activities
7. Helping customers access the community

What we look for

It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:

1. Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
2. Caring and sensitive
3. Flexible
4. Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
5. Good communicator

Additional Information

1. Pay rates range from £12.00 – £18.75
2. Part time and Full time work available in your local area
3. Alternate weekends preferred for continuity of care and rounds
4. Drivers preferred but not essential
5. Excellent rounds of Care in local area
6. Company Pension
7. Holiday Entitlement/Pay
8. Paid Travel Time
9. Quarterly Bonus Scheme (Compliance)
10. Care Assistant of the Month Bonus
11. Professional Development – Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
12. Mileage Paid
13. Recommend a Friend Payment – £150
14. DBS paid by the company
15. Staff Benefits scheme
16. Free Uniform & P.P.E
17. Care Assistant of the year
18. Bank holiday is paid at time & half

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