Care Assistant
Location: Lewisham, London
Salary: £11.65 - £12.15
Hours: Full time / Part Time / Weekends
You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark.
The type of support you would provide is no different from what would reasonably be offered by a family member. This may include help with bathing and dressing, domestic support, shopping, meal preparation, medication prompting, assistance with daily routines, respite services, socialisation and leisure activities, and supporting customers in accessing the community.
Principal Responsibilities
* Help with washing & dressing
* Shopping & meal preparation
* Medication prompting
* Support with daily routines
* Respite services
* Socialising and leisure activities
* Helping customers access the community
What we look for
* Self‑motivated, well‑organised & reliable
* Caring and sensitive
* Flexible
* Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
* Good communicator
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Friendly and supportive team
* Full training to achieve the Care Certificate
* Ongoing free training and development
* Opportunities for further professional development (in‑house promotion preferred)
* Paid mileage
* 28 days paid holiday pro‑rata, inclusive of bank holidays
* Free uniform, gloves and aprons
Additional Information
This is a zero‑hour contract. A driving licence is advantageous but not essential; non‑drivers must live within easy reach of Lewisham. Various work patterns are available (although you must be available to work every other weekend). This can include EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS ONLY.
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