Stourport: Care Assistant – Stourport

Caremark Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support individuals in their daily lives. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable people, whether in their homes or the community. With flexible hours and full training provided, you can embark on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for advancement. Join a supportive team that values your input and well-being, ensuring you have the resources needed to thrive in your role. If you have a caring heart and a desire to help others, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Additional pay on weekends

Flexible hours

Four weeks pro rata annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Excellent pay rates

Qualifications

• Open to all experience levels, full training provided.
• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks and promote independence.
• Help with shopping, meal preparation, and medication prompting.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Time Management

Driving License

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Care Assistant – Stourport

Location: Stourport

Salary: £11.73 per hour with added mileage

Hours: Full time or Part Time Hours

Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

No sponsorships available

Our Care Assistants have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, either in the community or supporting them at home. This role varies from day-to-day helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match. Caremark Worcester have recently been awarded the “Best In Midlands” award at the Nationwide awards.

Roles And Responsibilities

Our care assistants are responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would travel to the customers home, in Worcestershire and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark, being a pair of helping hands with tasks that require it.

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

We are happy to speak to you if looking to either get into care for the first time, right through to people who have been in the industry for years. You might only want a few hours a week to pass the time, we would love to hear from you. Full training is provided for anyone joining Caremark. For those looking to further themselves, we offer extra opportunities with training specialists.

Benefits Working At Caremark

As a leading organisation in the social care sector, Caremark provides all employees with an unbeatable package of benefits, which include:

• Full training and induction
• Refer a friend bonus*
• Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme
• Additional pay on weekends*
• You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
• We listen to our Care Worker feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
• Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Assistants, prior to the start of the working week
• Ongoing training, development and supervision
• Excellent pay rates
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• Regular customers, so you can get to know each other
• The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
• Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
• Unique teamwork structure
• Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions