Driffield: Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support individuals in their daily activities, promoting independence and respect. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, shopping, and medication prompting. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, reliable, and possess a valid UK driver's license as travel is required. Competitive pay rates and several employee benefits are offered, including a company pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

Holiday Entitlement/Pay

Paid Travel Time

Professional Development

Mileage Paid

Free Uniform

Qualifications

• Must have a driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in providing personal care is preferred.
• Commitment to high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Help with washing & dressing.
• Shopping & meal preparation.
• Prompting with medication.
• Support with daily routines.
• Provide respite services.
• Facilitate socializing and leisure activities.
• Assist customers in accessing the community.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Caring and sensitive

Flexible

Good communicator

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Driffield

Salary: £12.21 – £18.75

Hours: Full-time

NOTE: We are not able to offer sponsorship at this 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

• 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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