Poole: Care Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide essential support to customers in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, while promoting independence and dignity. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills. With flexible hours available, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Join a team that values high standards of care and provides comprehensive training and support to its workers.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays

Pension scheme

Blue light discount card

Mileage subsidised

28 days paid holiday

Paid induction and training

Free gloves, aprons and hand sanitiser

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, caring, and flexible to meet customer needs.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective support.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal prep.
• Provide support for medication and help customers access the community.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Caring and sensitive

Flexible

Good communicator

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Poole

Salary: £11.90 - £16.50

Hours: Various (part time and full time)

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

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

• 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

It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Workers have the following qualities:

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

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay above the recommended national living wage
• Enhanced rates of pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Blue light discount card
• Mileage subsidised
• 28 days paid holiday on a pro-rata basis
• Paid induction and training
• Free gloves, aprons and hand sanitiser
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

Additional Information

• Fulltime and part-time positions available
• We are recruiting for all areas within Poole including Parkstone, Branksome, Oakdale, Canford Heath and Wallisdown.