Weymouth : Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Weymouth is looking for Care Assistants to support individuals in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, meal preparation, and providing companionship. The role offers full training, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and own a vehicle. Excellent pay rates available.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card discount

Flexible hours

Regular team meetings

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK required.
• Ownership of a vehicle and valid UK driving licence necessary.
• Full training provided for beginners and seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shopping and meal preparation.
• Support customers with daily routines.
• Provide respite services and social activities.
• Help customers access the community.

Skills

Driving licence

Personal care

Meal preparation

Medication prompting

Job description

Overview

Location: Weymouth
Salary: £11.70 - £17.00
Hours: Daytime, Weekend and Evening

Our Care Assistants have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, both at home and supporting them in the community. This is a role that varies from day-to-day to helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match. Caremark Weymouth have a recently awarded the “Best In Midlands” award at the National awards. The award-winning team will be happy to take enquiries and new care workers will be inducted and trained with in-house training.

Working for Caremark Weymouth 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 would be similar to what would be provided by a member of the person’s family, including help with bathing and dressing or domestic tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Your Role

The type of support you provide is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family, including domestic support or personal care.

You as a person

Caremark Care Workers are responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You will travel to the customers own home and assist them with daily tasks as set out in their Care Plan.

Benefits

• Full training and induction
• Refer a friend bonus*
• Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme
• Additional pay on weekends*
• Comprehensive support in the field and the office from friendly colleagues
• Care Worker feedback is listened to to ensure comfort and security
• Shifts allocated and sent prior to the start of the week
• Ongoing training, development and supervision
• Excellent pay rates including Level 2 and 3 Qualified pay rises
• Flexible hours
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• Regular customers to build familiarity
• Opportunity to obtain qualifications while you work
• Excellent internal communication and regular team meetings
• Unique teamwork structure

Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions.

Additional Information

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Driving licence with use of personal vehicle required.
• Not currently giving sponsorship.
• We are happy to speak to anyone from care beginners to seasoned professionals. Full training is provided; opportunities for further training are available.

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