Eastleigh, Hampshire: Care Assistant

OverviewLocation:

Eastleigh, Hampshire

Salary:

£12.60-£13.60 per hour plus Travel Time Pay at NMW and Mileage Pay 40p per mile.

Hours:

Full Time / Part Time / Morning and Evening

Caremark (Winchester and Eastleigh) is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and support to elderly and vulnerable adults, enabling them to remain comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. We are looking for compassionate individuals who can provide exceptional care and support to clients in and around Winchester and Eastleigh.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and support to clients, including daily living activities such as making drinks, cooking, food shopping, helping with personal hygiene, administrating medication, tidying around the home, and helping with pets.

Every day will be different; you’ll meet people from every walk of life, hear some amazing stories and learn along the way!

About You

Passion for helping those in need and wanting to make a real difference.

Dedication in putting other people’s needs first and going the extra mile

Friendly, positive and supporting attitude.

Willingness to work flexibly and reliably.

About UsCaremark Winchester and Eastleigh is a homecare provider with nearly 16 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 very 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.

This Role Requires

A valid UK driving license and your own vehicle.

Benefits

Cluster rounds for efficient scheduling, keeping your calls close together!

Enhanced rate of pay of time and a half on Bank Holidays!

Travel Time paid at NMW as well as 40p per mile fuel allowance

£250 for referring a friend

Early Pay access – withdraw up to 25% of your earnings

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Opportunities to gain an NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3.

Free DBS and uniform

Full training and support from day one to ensure you are fully prepared

Open-door policy: feel free to stop by the office for a chat, a cup of tea, or to speak with a Care Coordinator/Supervisor

Key Responsibilities and Daily Activities

Providing personal care services

Administering medication

Manual handling, using equipment where necessary

Promoting health and wellbeing for clients

Offering companionship and assistance with appointments and activities

Preparing nutritious meals and assisting with shopping and domestic tasks

Keeping accurate records of care visits

What You Need To Work For Caremark

Full and valid UK driving license

Access to a car (mileage and Travel time paid!)

Right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

Availability to work every other weekend or at least one day per weekend

No experience required – full training will be provided

Excellent communication skills in English

Aged 18 or over

Ability to form professional relationships and work well with colleagues

A warm, kind, empathetic, and reliable approach to supporting others

If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Morning, Evening.

Pay: £12.60-£13.60 per hour plus Travel Time paid at NMW and mileage 40p per mile.

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Caremark Home Care in Winchester and Eastleigh

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