Overview
Location: Hatfield, Welwyn, St Albans and Harpenden
Salary: £14.50-£15.50
Hours: 6:45am – 3:00pm, 3:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday – Friday and alternate weekends
About Caremark
Caremark is an established and highly regarded home care provider offering home care, personal support, home help and companionship services. Caremark aims to deliver the highest standards of professional care and support to those in need who choose to remain living in their own homes. We value independence and safety for all customers and respect dignity, beliefs and freedom of choice. We strive to support Care & Support Workers in developing their skills and abilities.
Responsibilities
* You will help customers live independently in their own homes, supporting them to make their own choices. This includes personal care, daily living, and community involvement.
* Personal Care – supporting care needs in line with each customer’s plan (eg helping with dressing, toileting, bathing, shaving, skin, hair, foot care and dental hygiene).
* Daily Living – assisting with daily activities such as prompting/administration of medication, meal planning and preparation, eating and drinking, mobility support, laundry, tidying and cooking.
* Community – accompanying customers to activities, shopping and appointments, and liaising with health care professionals as needed.
* Companionship – building professional relationships and supporting emotional, social and spiritual needs while encouraging independence and choice.
* Field supervision – support the Field Care Supervisor to implement field based quality control systems and provide support to Care & Support Workers in the defined area.
* Monitor, supervise and mentor all Care & Support Workers in the field; monitor customer and worker satisfaction; ensure documentation in customers homes is up to date; promote ongoing professional development.
Qualifications and requirements
* Ideally NVQ/QCF level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
* At least 1 year of experience working for a domiciliary/home care agency
* Organised, methodical, and with a good eye for detail
* Flexible around working schedules, roles and responsibilities
* Team player and a people person
* Eligibility to work in the UK (we can only accept applications from candidates who already have this)
* Own vehicle and valid UK driving licence (we can only accept applications from candidates who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence)
What we offer
* Guaranteed Hours for a regular wage
* Local work
* 1.5x weekday pay on bank holidays
* Full training provided
* Career development (NVQ level training available)
* Free uniform and PPE provided
* Bonus scheme for recommending a friend
* Pension scheme
* Paid mileage 25p per mile
* Opportunity to complete Care Certificate
* Exceptional support from office staff and existing care assistants
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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