Worcester: Care Assistant – Night shifts

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Assistant, where you can truly make a difference in people's lives. This role offers the chance to support individuals in their homes, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need. With flexible hours, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment, you can grow in your career while enjoying the satisfaction of helping others. Embrace the opportunity to become a vital part of the community and enhance the quality of life for those you serve. Your journey into a rewarding career in social care starts here!

Benefits

Full training and induction

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Additional pay on weekends

Comprehensive support from colleagues

Flexible hours

Four weeks pro rata annual leave

Opportunity to obtain qualifications

Regular team meetings

Real opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Full training provided for newcomers to the care sector.
• Open to applicants with varying levels of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks while promoting their independence.
• Provide support for shopping, meal preparation, and medication.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Care Assistant – Night shifts

Location: Worcester

Salary: Upto £13.33 per hour with added mileage allowance

Hours: 12 Hour Nights

No sponsorships available

Must have full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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

Choosing a New Company

It can be difficult when you are at the crossroads looking to choose a new company to work for. By becoming a care assistant at Caremark Worcester you would help us eclipse the standard of care being given, providing simply the best care to customers throughout Worcestershire. Become one of Caremark’s care angels today.

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 customer's home in Worcestershire and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark, promoting independence whilst also being a pair of helping hands with tasks that require it.

Your Role As a Care Assistant

• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping clients 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. And 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 Workers 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