Lewisham, London: Care Assistant

Caremark Limited; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support services provider in Lewisham is seeking Care Assistants to meet the support requirements of customers. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. The role offers flexible hours, competitive salary, and comprehensive training. Applicants should be caring, reliable, and self-motivated. This position also requires availability for evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly and supportive team

Full training provided

Ongoing training and development

Paid mileage

28 days paid holiday pro rata

Free uniform, gloves, and aprons

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and well-organised individuals are preferred.
• Must be caring and sensitive to customer needs.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Help with washing, dressing, shopping, and meal preparation.
• Support customers' daily routines and leisure activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Reliable

Caring

Flexible

Good communicator

Job description

Overview

Lewisham, London: Care Assistant at Caremark Ltd

Location

Lewisham, London

Salary

£11.65 - £12.15

Hours

Full time / Part Time / Weekends

Responsibilities

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 provided is similar to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family, such as help with bathing and dressing or domestic tasks.

• 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

• Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
• Good communicator

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Full training is provided to achieve a professional qualification, The Care Certificate
• On-going 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 the Borough of Lewisham
• Various work patterns available (you must be available to work every other weekend)
• This can include EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS ONLY

Application

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