Lewisham, London: Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to support customers in their daily activities in Lewisham. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, shopping, meal preparation, and medication prompts. Ideal candidates are reliable, caring, and flexible, committed to high standards of care. Benefits include a competitive salary, supportive team, training opportunities, and paid mileage. Must be able to work weekends and have a driving license preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly and supportive team

Free training and development

Paid mileage

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers with daily tasks.
• Sensitivity and caring nature necessary for the role.
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with customers.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with washing & dressing.
• Assist with shopping & meal preparation.
• Provide medication prompting.
• Support customers with daily routines.
• Offer respite services.
• Encourage socialising and leisure activities.
• Facilitate access to the community.

Skills

Self‑motivated

Caring

Good communication

Organisation

Flexibility

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 you would provide is no different from what would reasonably be offered by a family member. This may include help with bathing and dressing, domestic support, shopping, meal preparation, medication prompting, assistance with daily routines, respite services, socialisation and leisure activities, and supporting customers in accessing the community.

Principal Responsibilities

• Help with washing & dressing
• Shopping & meal preparation
• Medication prompting
• 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
• Friendly and supportive team
• Full training to achieve the Care Certificate
• Ongoing free training and development
• Opportunities for further professional development (in‑house promotion preferred)
• 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 Lewisham. Various work patterns are available (although you must be available to work every other weekend). This can include EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS ONLY.

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