Home Care Assistant

Caremark Coventry; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Nuneaton is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide personalized care, assist with daily activities, and offer emotional support to clients. The position requires excellent communication skills, a caring nature, and the ability to drive with access to a vehicle. Flexibility in working hours is offered along with comprehensive training opportunities, including NVQ qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Comprehensive training

Opportunity for NVQ study

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a local UK resident with unrestricted right to work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Experience in a similar role beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication.
• Monitor health and wellbeing of customers.
• Offer emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our compassionate team as a Care Assistant!

About Us

At Caremark, we take immense pride in our commitment to providing exceptional care and support for individuals in need. We understand that every person is unique, with their own preferences, challenges, and goals. That’s why we tailor our services to meet each individual’s specific needs, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

Our approach is centered on fostering independence, dignity, and a sense of belonging. Whether it’s offering companionship to combat loneliness, assisting with daily tasks like dressing and meal preparation, or providing mobility support, our dedicated team goes above and beyond to create a positive impact in our clients’ lives.

By building strong, trusting relationships with those we care for, we not only meet their physical needs but also nurture their emotional and mental well-being. Every day, we strive to bring comfort, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose to our clients, making their lives brighter and more fulfilling.

The Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant you will :

• Provide high-quality personal care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with daily activities, including meal preparation, medication, and mobility.
• Monitor health and wellbeing
• Offer emotional support and companionship to customers.
• Encourage customer independence.
• Accompany customers to appointments and social outings.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with team members and families.

What we look for

• A kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to learn and develop within a supportive team.
• Experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential – full training is provided!
• Must be a local UK resident (We are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to study for NVQ Level 2, 3 or 5
• A supportive and inclusive team environment