Eastleigh, Hampshire: Care Assistant (Eastleigh)No Sponsorship

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

Job summary

A homecare provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Eastleigh to deliver high-quality care to clients. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and promoting well-being. Ideal candidates should have a full UK driving license, be compassionate, and have excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and valuable training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays

Travel Time pay and mileage allowance

28 days annual leave

Opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications

Free DBS and uniform

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care services.
• Administering medication.
• Promoting health and wellbeing for clients.

Skills

Compassion for helping others

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Empathetic and reliable approach

Job description

Care Assistant (Eastleigh) – No Sponsorship

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Salary: £12.80‑£13.80 per hour plus Travel Time Pay at NMW and Mileage Pay 40p per mile.

Hours: Full Time/Part Time/Morning and Evening

Caremark (Winchester and Eastleigh) is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and support to elderly and vulnerable adults, enabling them to remain comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. We are looking for compassionate individuals who can provide exceptional care and support to clients in and around Winchester and Eastleigh.

About the Role

You will be providing a great deal of companionship and support to our customers, which will include helping them with daily living activities, such as making drinks, cooking, food shopping, helping with personal hygiene, administrating medication, tidying around the home and helping with pets. Every day will be different, and you’ll meet people from every walk of life, hear some amazing stories and learn along the way!

About You

• Passion for helping those in need and wanting to make a real difference.
• Dedication in putting other people’s needs first and going the extra mile.
• Friendly, positive and supporting attitude.
• Willingness to work flexibly and reliably.

About Us

Caremark Winchester and Eastleigh is a homecare provider with nearly 16 years’ experience caring for people in the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on being the best! We strive to make a difference and that reflects in everything we do.

Our care packages will come to us via many different sources, for example local authorities, including NHS contracts and private clients. This in turn allows us to improve lives no matter race, religion, gender, or social standing.

We are very proud to be an equal opportunities employer, with a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Caremark is a growing and forward-thinking organisation, offering its employees excellent career prospects.

This Role Requires

A valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Cluster rounds for efficient scheduling, keeping your calls close together!
• Enhanced rate of pay of time and half on Bank holidays!
• Travel Time paid at NMW as well as 40p per mile fuel allowance
• £250 for referring a friend
• Early Pay access – withdraw up to 25% of your earnings
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Opportunities to gain an NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3.
• Free DBS and uniform
• Full training and support from day one to ensure you are fully prepared
• Open-door policy: feel free to stop by the office for a chat, a cup of tea, or to speak with a Care Coordinator/Supervisor

Key Responsibilities & Daily Activities

• Providing personal care services
• Administering medication
• Manual handling, using equipment where necessary
• Promoting health and wellbeing for clients
• Offering companionship and assistance with appointments and activities
• Preparing nutritious meals and assisting with shopping and domestic tasks
• Keeping accurate records of care visits

What You Need To Work For Caremark

• Full and valid UK driving license
• Access to a car (mileage and Travel time paid!)
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
• Availability to work every other weekend or at least one day per weekend
• No experience required – full training will be provided
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Aged 18 or over
• Ability to form professional relationships and work well with colleagues
• A warm, kind, empathetic, and reliable approach to supporting others
• If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Morning, Evening.
• Pay: £12.80‑£13.80 per hour plus Travel Time paid at NMW and mileage 40p per mile.

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