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Caremark Winchester & Eastleigh
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Care Assistant
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 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 customers 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 customers access the community
What we look for
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
Benefits
For home care workers seeking rewarding work in Winchester, Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford, Caremark offers excellent pay from £12.10 per hour with £1 extra per hour at the weekend. There is no ‘starter rate’ hidden in the small print – £12.10 is the hourly rate at which ALL new carers are paid. Caremark will quickly enroll you on the Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and, on successful completion (six months or less?), your hourly rate will rise to £12.30 plus £1 extra per hour at the weekend. Should you have already achieved the Level 2 Diploma, you will be paid £12.30 per hour after only three months with Caremark. The hourly rate is enhanced on Bank Holidays and there are further financial benefits including an attractive mileage allowance (40p per mile) and paid Travel Time.
Few care providers in this area can match this financial package.
Aside from the important financial aspects, other benefits of a care assistant role with Caremark are the excellent career development prospects, regular work in and around Winchester, working with an experienced and friendly team and the support of Field Care Supervisors who will mentor, train and encourage you in your work.
This is a great package of benefits for those who want a career in home care.
Additional Information
Caremark offers home care jobs to people looking for care and support careers based in Winchester, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford and the surrounding villages.
If you are already a care assistant, support worker or carer living in and around Winchester we would love to meet you and tell you more about the benefits of a job with Caremark. Even if you have no experience, but are looking for a new career, this could be for you. Caremark offers free training and will enroll you on diplomas which will progress your knowledge and your pay!
Applicants must have a driving licence and access to a car.
Caremark Winchester & Eastleigh is a relatively small but very highly regarded home care provider. You only need to read the many glowing website testimonials to have this confirmed. What you see is what you get: transparent pay rates, a growing number of benefits and an office team that does its level best to support the carers.
Are you looking for a rewarding home care career working with adults?
Are you reliable, cheerful and hard working?
Do you want well paid work that fits around your home life?
If the answer to these questions is yes, call Caremark today!