Hours:
Part-time, Full Time, Evenings, Weekends
We believe that caring for someone and knowing you are changing lives in your community is one of the most rewarding careers. Whether you have been in care for years or are looking for a new career in care, we have a team ready to support and train you so you’re prepared to make a difference.
MUST HAVE A DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR FOR WORK, AND BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALTERNATE WEEKENDS.
Join the Caremark Calderdale team and help the more vulnerable in our community while seeing them smile. You will be responsible for meeting the support needs of our customers in a way that respects their individuality and promotes independence. You will travel to customers' homes to assist with daily tasks as agreed with the customer and Caremark.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity as you will join a new office backed by 24 years of home care experience. Together, we aim to build a responsible, reliable, compassionate, and motivated team to deliver the best personalized care and support in Calderdale.
The support you provide will be similar to what a family member might give, such as helping with bathing, dressing, or domestic tasks.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role includes helping customers with tasks such as:
1. Help with washing & dressing
2. Shopping & meal preparation
3. Prompting with medication
4. Support with daily routines
5. Respite services
6. Socializing and leisure activities
7. Assisting customers to access the community
What we look for
We value the following qualities in our Care Assistants:
1. Self-motivated, well-organized, and reliable
2. Caring and sensitive
3. Flexible
4. Committed to high standards of care
5. Good communication skills
Benefits
As a Care and Support Assistant, you will enjoy:
1. Competitive starting salary
2. Realistic career progression
3. Free comprehensive training and development
4. Paid shadowing
5. Paid mileage
6. Flexible hours
7. Support from experienced staff in the field and office
8. Ongoing paid training, development, and supervision
9. Uniform provided
10. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
11. Being part of a passionate care team
Additional Information
Service Areas in Calderdale:
* Halifax
* Elland
* Sowerby Bridge
* Hebden Bridge
* Todmorden
* Ryburn Valley
* Hipperholme
* Brighouse
* Siddal
* Greetland
* Barkisland
* Illingworth
* Rastrick
* Holmfield
Contact us today! Our friendly team is eager to discuss how you can become part of Team Caremark Calderdale. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
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