Caremark Bedford

Home Care Job Vacancies

Care Manager

Location: Bedford
Salary: From £33,000-£42,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time/Permanent

Do you want to work for one of the leading home care providers in the UK? Are you a driven and passionate person who wants to make a real difference in your local community?

If yes, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Registered Care Manager to join us in expanding our service in Bedford.

The Role:

We are a dynamic and expanding care service provider located in Bedford, dedicated to delivering high-quality care across a variety of settings. Our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve through compassionate, person-centred care. We are looking for an experienced Registered Care Manager to join our dedicated team.

As a Registered Care Manager at Caremark Bedford.

You will play a critical role in leading and managing our care services and growing the business.
You will ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our clients,.
You will oversee the day-to-day operations.
You will drive the continued growth and development of our services.


Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the delivery of care services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance service quality and efficiency.
Manage and support a team of care professionals, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of staff.
Maintain strong relationships with customers, families, and external agencies.
Ensure effective financial management and budgeting of the care service.
Drive business growth and development within the local community.


Requirements:
A recognised management qualification in health and social care. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a domiciliary care setting.
Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework and standards in health and social care.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
A commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving service outcomes.

About us
Caremark is a home care company with excellent standards, excellent people, and excellent success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.

We are currently holding interviews for this position.

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Signing bonus


Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Schedule:

Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Care Assistant

Location: Bedford
Salary: Attractive
Hours: Flexible

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Care & Support worker to support to join our team at Caremark.

Caremark is an established and highly regarded home care provider offering home care, personal support, home help and companionship services. Caremark aim to deliver the highest standards of professional care and support to those in need and who choose to remain living in their own homes.

We want to encourage and promote the independence and safety of all our customers all of the time. We strive to ensure that a person’s values and rights such as dignity, beliefs and freedom of choice are respected at all times. We also aim to value our Care and Support Workers encouraging their development, skills and abilities.

What does the role involve?

.You will be helping our customers to live their lives as independently as possible in their own homes while still supporting them to make their own choices you will help them with their everyday living, this could include:
Personal Care – Support services with their care needs in line with their individual care plan. This could include aspects such as: supporting them to get dressed, supporting them to use the toilet, support with bathing, shaving, skin, hair, foot care and dental hygiene.
Daily Living – You will be assisting customers with going about their daily life. This could be through support with medication, preparing meals and helping the individual to keep well. Some examples of tasks that you may have to carry out are prompting/administration of medication, meal planning and preparation, assisting with eating and drinking. Helping individual’s with reduced mobility to move around. Along with other life skills such as laundry, tidying and cooking.
Community – You may have to accompany customers accessing the community and attending their chosen activities in line with their personal car and support plan. Some examples are shopping, leisure activities, and exercising, attending medical and other appointments. This can include liaising with health care professionals.
Companionship – You will be building professional relationships with customers, assisting them with their emotional, social and spiritual needs whilst encouraging independence and choice.

You will be responsible for supporting the Field Care Supervisor to implement field-based quality control systems and providing support to all Care & Support Workers within a defined area
• To monitor, supervise and mentor all Care & Support Workers in the field.
• To provide support to all Care & Support Workers in the field.
• To monitor all customers for service and Care & Support Worker satisfaction.
• To ensure accuracy and completeness of all documentation held in customers’ homes.
• To encourage and identify opportunities for Care & Support Workers continuing professional development.
• To ensure that all written reports and administration is up to date.

Candidate Requirements
• Ideally NVQ/QCF level 2 / 3 in Health & Social Care.
• At least above 1 year experience working for a Domiciliary/ home care Agency.
• Organised, methodical, and a good eye for detail.
• Being flexible around working schedules, roles and responsibility.
• Being a team player and a people person is extremely crucial to this role.

Here’s what we can offer you:


• Pay rates between £12.00ph and £16.00ph weekdays & from £12.50ph – £18.00ph weekends
• 1.5 times of weekday pay on bank holidays
• Full free training provided
• Career Development (NVQ Level training available)
• Free uniform and PPE provided
• Bonus scheme for recommending a friend
• Pension scheme
• Paid Mileage 35p per mile
• Opportunity to complete Care Certificate
• Exceptional support from our office staff and existing care assistants

In order to be considered for the role, applicants must have:

  • Authorisation to work in the UK
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Apply now to send us your up-to-date contact details.

Care Assistant

Location: Bedford
Salary: Attractive
Hours: Flexible

Are you looking for a new career? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to join a team who values and builds on your skills?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then being a Care Assistant at Caremark Bedford might just be for you!

We are looking to recruit great new Care Assistants. No Experience necessary!

Are you caring, friendly, and dedicated? Come and join our fantastic team at Caremark Bedford.

Sadly, just at the moment, we can only accept people who can drive!

About the role

You will be providing a great deal of companionship and support to our customers, which will include helping them with daily living activities, such as making drinks, cooking, food shopping, helping with personal hygiene, administrating medication, tidying around the home and helping with pets. Everyday will be different, and you’ll meet people from every walk of life, hear amazing stories and learn along the way!

About You

  • Passion for helping those in need and wanting to make a real difference.
  • Dedicatied to putting other people’s needs first and going the extra mile.
  • Friendly, positive and supportive attitude.
  • Willingness to work flexibly and reliably.

About Us

Caremark is a homecare provider with nearly 20 years’ experience caring for people in the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on being the best! We strive to make a difference and that reflects in everything we do.

Our Care packages will come to us via many different sources, for example local authorities, including NHS contracts and private clients. This in turn allows us to improve lives no matter race, religion, gender, or social standing.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, with a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Caremark is a growing and forward-thinking organisation, offering its employees excellent career prospects. Your benefits package includes:

  • Pay rates starting at £11.50ph weekdays
  • From £12.50ph weekends
  • PAID mileage @ 35p per mile
  • FREE in-house training leading to the Care Certificate
  • E-Learning from home
  • FREE uniform and medical grade PPE
  • Flexible working options
  • Outstanding training and career development opportunities.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • REFER a friend scheme
  • Carer of the month awards.

In order to be considered for the role, applicants must have:

  • Authorisation to work in the UK
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

If you are looking for flexible hours to fit around your current commitments we would love to speak with you about becoming a Caremark Care Assistant and caring for the community.

Apply now to send us your up-to-date contact details and we will be in touch shortly to arrange a coffee and a chat.

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