Are you a carer in the UK seeking a meaningful and rewarding new career opportunity? Caremark is one of the UK's leading home care providers, offering work that makes a positive impact on the lives of elderly and vulnerable individuals in their communities. We believe care work is highly rewarding and allows you to make a difference. At Caremark, we recruit based on personality, looking for caring individuals with qualities like a warm heart, patience, and the ability to bring joy, and we do not require previous care experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff and provide full training to give you the best start. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid induction training, a paid DBS check, a wellness programme, company pension from day one, a paid day off on your birthday, and reimbursement for mileage between calls.
Caremark offers flexible working hours, including both full-time and part-time roles, to help you achieve a better work-life balance. There is a clear career path within the company, with opportunities to advance into roles such as Field Care Supervisor, Care Manager, or Care Coordinator. Your development is supported by frameworks like the Care Workforce Pathway, which outlines progression through categories like 'New to Care', 'Care or Support Worker', 'Supervisor or leader', and 'Practice Leader'. Join our friendly team and experience what it feels like to change people's lives through care.
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1. Do I need previous care experience to apply?
Absolutely not! At Caremark, we recruit based on personality, not prior experience . If you have a warm heart and a caring nature, we will provide you with full training to give you the best start in home care.
2. What qualities are most important to Caremark?
We are looking for wonderful people with warm hearts, a caring nature that sees the best in everyone, patience, the aptitude to stay calm under pressure, and the ability to bring joy and cheer to our customers. Your ability to work with empathy, honesty, and integrity is key.
3. What benefits does Caremark offer its Care Assistants?
We truly value our staff and are dedicated to your wellbeing . Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid induction training, a paid DBS check, a wellness programme, company pension from day one, a paid day off on your birthday, and reimbursement for mileage at 35p per mile between calls . You also receive 28 days holiday per year.
4. What kind of training and support will I receive?
You will receive full training in all aspects of care to ensure you are well-prepared for your role. Caremark is committed to your continuous development, and managers are available to provide guidance and support.
5. What are the typical daily duties of a Care Assistant?
As a Care Assistant, you'll be making a positive impact on the lives of elderly and vulnerable individuals . Typical duties include tasks like Meal preparation, Companionship Care, Social/Community Visits, Personal Care, Administering Medication, and Domestic chores. Your specific responsibilities will be guided by each customer's individual, person-centred care plan.
6. What are the working hours like, and is there flexibility?
We understand the importance of work-life balance. Caremark offers flexible working hours with both full-time and part-time roles available.
7. Can I progress my career at Caremark?
Yes, there is a clear career path available at Caremark . Opportunities exist to develop and move into roles such as Field Care Supervisor, Care Manager, or Care Coordinator . Frameworks like the Care Workforce Pathway support this progression, outlining skills and knowledge needed for advancement .
The best way to find career opportunities at Caremark is to see the list above or look on jobsincare.com .
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