Overview
What you'll be doing: Providing high-quality care and support to people in their own homes, including personal care, meal preparation, medication support and companionship. You will share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client's family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Are you kind, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities and duties
* Provide high-quality home care and support in clients' homes
* Offer personal care, meal preparation and companionship
* Support medication administration as required and directed
* Respect the dignity of clients and promote their independence
* Collaborate with other staff to meet the personal care and support needs of customers
* Ensure tasks are appropriate for a care worker and do not replace tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence and own car (or willingness to use an e-bike)
* A caring nature and desire to help others
* Right to work in the UK
* Excellent communication skills
* Previous experience in the health and social care sector is desirable but training can be provided
About Caremark
Caremark is a home care company with a focus on high standards and the well-being of customers. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life to enable them to stay in their own home and community. Our mission is to provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social standing, and to improve the quality of life of every customer we care for.
* Our care aims to keep you safe, happy, fulfilled and flourishing in your own home, with a smile and a positive visit every time
* Caring for and supporting others is at the heart of Caremark
Who is Caremark?
* Caremark is a home care company with high standards, dedicated people and strong success stories
* We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community
* We are a reputable provider with a growing footprint across the UK and Ireland
* We have over 7,000 customers and provide over 110,000 hours of home care each week
* Caremark has a history of leadership in the home care sector since 2005, with a focus on quality and innovation
Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, evolving from a single care home to a leader in providing comprehensive care services across Ireland and the UK. Our journey is built on pioneering spirit, diverse care services, focus on quality, and ongoing growth and development for our team.
Rota and schedule
* Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 07:00 to 20:30
* Wednesday & Sunday: Rest days
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive pay rates:
o Monday to Friday (9:00 – 18:00): £13.25 per hour
o Monday to Friday Early & Late Hours (07:00 – 09:00 and 18:00 – 22:00): £13.50 per hour
o Weekends (07:00 – 22:00): £14.75 per hour
o Bank Holidays (07:00 – 22:00): £19.00 per hour
o Paid mileage: 30p per mile
* Additional Perks & Benefits:
o £200 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
o £150 Signing-On Bonus
o Fully funded Diplomas/NVQs in Health & Social Care
o E-bike available for non-drivers to use for work
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