Driffield: Care Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential support to customers in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily tasks, promoting independence, and ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, reliable, and possess a caring nature. The position offers a competitive salary with various benefits, including paid travel time and professional development opportunities. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Company Pension

Holiday Entitlement/Pay

Paid Travel Time @ NLW

Professional Development

Paid Mandatory Refresher Training

Mileage Paid

Recommend a Friend Payment – £150

DBS Paid by Company

Free Uniform & P.P.E

Care Assistant of the month

Care Assistant of the year

Bank holiday is paid at time & half

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks like washing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Support customers in accessing the community and social activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Caring

Flexible

Good communicator

Education

Diploma Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Driffield

Salary: £12.21 - £18.75

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:

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

What we look for

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

• Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
• Good communicator
• Must have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Pay rates range from £12.21 – £18.75
• Company Pension
• Holiday Entitlement/Pay
• Paid Travel Time @ NLW
• Professional Development – Diploma Level 2/3 Health & Social Care.
• Paid Mandatory Refresher Training
• Mileage Paid
• Recommend a Friend Payment – £150
• DBS Paid by Company
• Free Uniform & P.P.E
• Care Assistant of the month
• Care Assistant of the year
• Bank holiday is paid at time & half

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