Job details
- Salary£14.50 to £21 per hour14.50 week days 15.00 on weekends and 21 on bank holidays
- RoleCarer / Support Worker
- HoursFull Time
- LocationPreston, Lancashire
- Job ReferenceCA001
Job Summary
Hours: full time, part time, flexible
Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Must have driving license and reliable car
Part time/ Fulltime
Our Care Assistants have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, either in the community or supporting them at home. This role varies from day-to-day helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match for any care assistant.
Roles and Responsibilities
Our care assistants are responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would travel to the customers’ home, in Preston and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark Preston, being a pair of helping hands with tasks that require it. As a care assistant, you play a crucial role in your customer’s daily life.
Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:
- Shopping & meal preparation
- Prompting with medication
- Support with daily routines
- Respite services
- Personal Care
- Socialising and leisure activities
- Helping customers access the community
Benefits of working at Caremark Preston
- Full training and induction
- Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme
- You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
- We listen to our Care Worker feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
- Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Assistants, prior to the start of the working week
- Ongoing training, development and supervision to enhance your skills as a care assistant
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Regular customers, so you can get to know each other
- The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
- Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
- Unique teamwork structure
- Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions
Skills / Qualifications
- Required Education
- Skills and Qualifications We are happy to speak to you if looking to either get into care for the first time
- right through to people who have been in the industry for years. You might only want a few hours a week to pass the time
- we would love to hear from you. Being a care assistant can be ideal for those looking for flexible work hours. Full training is provided for anyone joining Caremark Preston. For those looking to further themselves
- we offer extra opportunities with training specialists that enhance your skills as a care assistant. As this role involves protecting vulnerable adults
- candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
- at their own expense.