Plymouth, Devon: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Plympton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Plymouth is seeking Care Assistants to join their team. This role offers flexible hours, starting pay at £12.00/hour, and does not require prior experience. Successful candidates will need good communication skills, a passion for helping others, and reliable transport. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and supporting clients in their daily activities. There's comprehensive pay and benefit structure, including holidays and bonuses.

Benefits

Automatic pay rise after 12 months

Up to 28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Free uniforms

Free DBS and life insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for helping those in need and wanting to make a real difference.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Help with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Meal preparation.
• Prompt and administer medication.
• Support with domestic tasks.
• Help customers access the community for social and leisure activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Passion for helping those in need

Flexible and reliable

Self-motivated and well-organised

Committed to high standards of care

Job description

Overview

Location: Plymouth, Devon | Salary: £12.00-24.00 | Hours: Flexible

Are you looking for a new career? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to join a team who values and builds on your skills? If you answered yes, then being a carer at Caremark Plymouth might be for you. We are looking to recruit some great new Care Assistants; no experience is necessary. You will be caring, friendly, and dedicated, and will join Caremark Plymouth, one of the highest rated care providers in the area (CQC OUTSTANDING).

Everyday will be different: you’ll meet people from many walks of life, hear amazing stories, and learn along the way. You will be working for a highly rated care provider with an OUTSTANDING CQC rating.

Note: We are not sponsoring overseas applicants at the moment.

Responsibilities

• Help with personal care such as washing and dressing
• Meal preparation
• Prompt and administer medication
• Support with domestic tasks
• Help customers access the community for social and leisure activities

What we look for / Qualifications

• Passion for helping those in need and wanting to make a real difference
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and reliable
• Self-motivate and well-organised
• Committed to maintaining high standards of care

Benefits

• Pay starts at £12.00ph on weekdays, £12.20ph at weekends, 1.5x on bank holidays, 2x on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Travel time is paid at £11.44/hr, plus 45p/mile mileage allowance
• Automatic pay rise after 12 months
• Up to 28 days paid holiday
• Pension scheme
• Paid meetings, supervisions and training
• Full support of an excellent management team 365 days a year
• Free uniforms, free DBS, free life insurance after qualifying period, free Blue Light Discount Card
• Free company mobile phone with unlimited calls and texts for digital care recording
• Refer a friend and receive bonus payments

Additional Information: Your own transport, with class 1 business insurance, is essential as you will be visiting customers in their own homes.

To apply, please complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the UK and who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

Caremark Plymouth, Falcon Business Centre, Falcon House, Eagle Road, Langage, Plymouth PL7 5JY

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