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Caremark Preston; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Referral programme

Company events

Job summary

Caremark Preston is seeking a compassionate domiciliary care assistant to join our small, dedicated team. You will provide high-quality care to individuals in their own homes, supporting daily activities and promoting independence through personalised care plans.

This part-time, permanent, field-based role in Preston requires a caring, professional approach. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and social activities, while keeping accurate records and communicating with families

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required for domiciliary visits.
• IT systems experience helpful for record keeping.
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential.
• Understanding and implementing care plans.
• Compassionate, professional and respectful approach.
• DBS check required (at own expense).

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Support mobility and physical activities to enhance quality of life.
• Assist with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of care provided.
• Monitor and report changes in health or wellbeing.
• Communicate with customers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Follow care plans to meet each customer's needs.
• Provide companionship and social engagement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic environment.

Skills

Driving licence

IT systems

English proficiency

Caring approach

DBS check

Care plans

Tools

None

Job description

Caremark Preston is seeking a compassionate and reliable domiciliary care assistant to join our small, dedicated team. This rewarding role involves providing high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing.

As a Caremark Preston Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting customers with their daily activities, promoting independence, and delivering care in line with personalised care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Support customers with mobility and physical activities to enhance their quality of life
• Assist with meal preparation and ensure appropriate nutrition is maintained
• Maintain accurate and timely records of care provided
• Monitor and report any changes in customers’ health or wellbeing
• Communicate effectively with customers, their families, and healthcare professionals
• Follow individual care plans carefully to meet each customer’s specific needs
• Provide companionship and engage customers in social activities to support mental wellbeing
• Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment at all times

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a domiciliary care setting is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided and ongoing support
• A good understanding of IT systems is beneficial for record keeping and communication
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the nature of domiciliary care and where are customers are geographically located
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
• An understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively is desirable
• A caring, respectful, and professional approach is essential as well as bringing passion to the role
• As this role involves protecting vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, at their own expense

Additional Information

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and are committed to delivering high quality care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

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Job Details

Company: Caremark Preston

Salary: £14 to £18 an hour

Pay: £14.00-£18.00 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Preston

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 14 Nov 2026