Care Assistant inGreat Dunmow inGreat Dunmow PUBLISHED 15 SEP 2024
£8.25 to £15.00 per hour Hours: Full time, Part time, Evenings Weekends
Caremark Ltd rAUsgJE
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As a company we genuinely care about all of our clients and treat every member of the Care team like a family member and will support you in any way we can.
We give you time to Care.Salary: £8.25 to £15.00 per hour Hours: Full time, Part time, Evenings Weekends
We Pay a Peak Rate of £10.00 per hour, 7 days a week between
7.00-10.00 am and 19.00 -22.00 pm
- Additional Travel Time
- Paid Mileage
Do you love helping others?
Are you keen to give back to your local communities?
Do what you love and be paid for it. Be treated like an extension of our family working for a leading home care provider.
We offer our Care Assistants;
- Peak Rate Pay of £10.00 ph (Peak hours 7.00-10.00 am & 19.00-22.00 pm)
- £15.00 per hour Bank Holidays
- Up to 28 days paid holiday per year
- Full in-house training
- Funded DBS check
guaranteed hours contract
or to work flexibly. No experience necessary as full training and ongoing support is given to all who join the team.
Please note that initial training is a full week.
Typical responsibilities include assisting our customers with personal care such as washing and bathing, changing their clothes, medication prompting and some domestic chores around their home such as meal preparation and shopping whilst importantly giving them companionship.
What we look for -
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:
- Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
- Caring and sensitive
- Flexible
- Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
- Good communicator
Apply today
to start the process in your care career. One of the team will be in touch shortly.
Care Assistant / Support Worker / Community Care / Carer / Care at Home / Care Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Salary: £8.25 to £15.00 /hour
Licence
- Own transport (Preferred)
- Full Driving Licence (Preferred)
The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role would include helping clients with tasks such as:
- Help with washing & dressing
- Shopping & meal preparation
- Prompting with medication
- Support with daily routines
- Respite services
- Socialising and leisure activities
- Helping clients access the community
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Workers have the following qualities:
- Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
- Caring and sensitive
- Flexible
- Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
- Good communicator
We give you time to Care.
Salary: £8.25 to £15.00 per hour Hours: Full time, Part time, Evenings Weekends
We Pay a Peak Rate of £10.00 per hour, 7 days a week between
7.00-10.00 am and 19.00 -22.00 pm
Do you love helping others?
Are you keen to give back to your local communities?
Do what you love and be paid for it. Be treated like an extension of our family working for a leading home care provider.
We offer our Care Assistants;
guaranteed hours contract
or to work flexibly. No experience necessary as full training and ongoing support is given to all who join the team.
Please note that initial training is a full week.
Typical responsibilities include assisting our customers with personal care such as washing and bathing, changing their clothes, medication prompting and some domestic chores around their home such as meal preparation and shopping whilst importantly giving them companionship.
What we look for -
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:
Apply today
to start the process in your care career. One of the team will be in touch shortly.
Care Assistant / Support Worker / Community Care / Carer / Care at Home / Care Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Salary: £8.25 to £15.00 /hour
Licence
The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role would include helping clients with tasks such as:
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Workers have the following qualities:
Salary: £8.25 to £15.00 per hour Hours: Full time, Part time, Evenings Weekends
We Pay a Peak Rate of £10.00 per hour, 7 days a week between
7.00-10.00 am and 19.00 -22.00 pm
- Additional Travel Time
- Paid Mileage
Do you love helping others?
Are you keen to give back to your local communities?
Do what you love and be paid for it. Be treated like an extension of our family working for a leading home care provider.
We offer our Care Assistants;
- Peak Rate Pay of £10.00 ph (Peak hours 7.00-10.00 am & 19.00-22.00 pm)
- £15.00 per hour Bank Holidays
- Up to 28 days paid holiday per year
- Full in-house training
- Funded DBS check
guaranteed hours contract
or to work flexibly. No experience necessary as full training and ongoing support is given to all who join the team.
Please note that initial training is a full week.
Typical responsibilities include assisting our customers with personal care such as washing and bathing, changing their clothes, medication prompting and some domestic chores around their home such as meal preparation and shopping whilst importantly giving them companionship.
What we look for -
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:
- Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
- Caring and sensitive
- Flexible
- Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
- Good communicator
Apply today
to start the process in your care career. One of the team will be in touch shortly.
Care Assistant / Support Worker / Community Care / Carer / Care at Home / Care Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Salary: £8.25 to £15.00 /hour
Licence
- Own transport (Preferred)
- Full Driving Licence (Preferred)
The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role would include helping clients with tasks such as:
- Help with washing & dressing
- Shopping & meal preparation
- Prompting with medication
- Support with daily routines
- Respite services
- Socialising and leisure activities
- Helping clients access the community
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Workers have the following qualities:
- Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
- Caring and sensitive
- Flexible
- Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
- Good communicator
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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