Lewisham, London: Care Assistant

OverviewLocation:

Lewisham, London

Salary:

£11.65 - £12.15

Hours:

Full time / Part Time / Weekends

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.

Responsibilities

Help with washing and dressing

Shopping and 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 and reliable

Caring and sensitive

Flexible

Committed to maintaining our high standards of care

Good communicator

This is a very new service in the Borough, so you will be joining us on our journey to mark an excellent care service. The work will be based in the Lewisham Borough only.

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. We prefer to promote in-house.

Paid mileage

28 days paid holiday pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays.

Free Uniform, gloves and aprons.

Additional InformationThis is a zero-hour contract.

A driving licence is advantageous but not essential, however, non-drivers must live within easy reach of the Borough of Lewisham.

Various work patterns are available (although you must be available to work every other weekend.)

This can include EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS ONLY.

Apply for this position. Please complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Caremark Home Care in Lewisham

Head Office

Caremark Lewisham

57 Liddon RoadBromleyLondonBR1 2SR

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