Lewisham, London: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking Care Assistants to support customers in their homes with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. The role offers flexible work patterns, including part-time and weekends, and comprehensive training. Candidates should be reliable, caring, and committed to high standards of care. Join a friendly team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly and supportive team

Full training provided

Paid mileage

28 days paid holiday pro rata

Free Uniform, gloves, and aprons

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, flexible, and reliable attitude.
• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Good communication skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Help with washing & dressing.
• Assist with shopping & meal preparation.
• Prompt medication as necessary.
• Support with daily routines and social activities.

Skills

Self‑motivated

Caring and sensitive

Good communicator

Well-organised

Flexible

Reliable

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Lewisham, London

Salary: £11.65 - £12.15

Hours: Full time / Part Time / Weekends

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

• Self‑motivated, well‑organised & reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
• Good communicator

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Full training is provided to achieve a professional qualification, The Care Certificate.
• On‑going free training and development.
• Opportunities for further professional development. We prefer to promote in‑house.
• Paid mileage
• 28 days paid holiday pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Free Uniform, gloves and aprons.

Additional Information: This is a zero‑hour contract. A driving licence is advantageous but not essential; non‑drivers must live within easy reach of the Borough of Lewisham. Various work patterns are available (you must be available to work every other weekend). This can include evenings and weekends only.

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