Wychavon: Care Assistant – Wychavon

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team of Care Assistants dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. This role offers the chance to provide essential support to vulnerable individuals, assisting them with daily tasks and promoting their independence. With flexible hours and full training provided, you can find a fulfilling career that fits your lifestyle. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you are making a real difference in people's lives, all while being part of a supportive and friendly environment. This opportunity not only offers personal growth but also the potential for career advancement within the care industry.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Additional pay on weekends

Comprehensive support

Flexible hours

Four weeks pro rata annual leave

Opportunity to obtain qualifications

Qualifications

• Full training provided for new entrants to the care sector.
• Open to all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks, promoting their independence.
• Travel to customers' homes and provide support with various activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Time Management

Driving License

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Care Assistant – Wychavon

Location: Wychavon

Salary: £11.73 per hour with added mileage

Hours: Full Time and Part Time Hours

Must hold a valid driving licence 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, whether in the community or supporting customers at their home. This role varies from day-to-day, by helping the more vulnerable in our society, Caremark Worcester offers a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match. Caremark Worcester has recently been awarded the “Best In Midlands” award at the Nationwide awards.

Roles And Responsibilities

Caremark’s 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. Caremark stands by promoting the independence of our customers and bring a pair of helping hands with tasks that require it.

Your role will 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

• Full training and induction
• Refer a friend bonus*
• Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme
• Additional pay on weekends*
• Comprehensive support and back up, 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 before 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 that you can get to know
• 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

We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the UK.

We can only accept applications from candidates who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.