Care Assistant (Cmf111E) in Ashford

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Full job description

DRIVING LICENSE AND YOUR OWN RELIABLE CAR REQUIRED

Do you want to take the next step in your career?

Would you like to be an important and valued member of the community?

If 'Yes' to the above our wonderful team at 'Caremark Ashford and Shepway' would love to hear from you!!

As a Caremark Care Assistant, your role will include, but not limited to:

• Companionship

• Helping with personal care

• Helping with mobility around the home

• Overseeing medication and providing medical support

• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming

At Caremark Ashford & Shepway, we offer the following benefits for our Care Assistants:

• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs

• Free specialist in-house training

• Career progression

• Generous Refer a Friend scheme

In addition, you will receive:

• Inclusion in our pension scheme

• Free Uniforms & PPE

• Access to our unique communication app

• Paid mileage

Full UK driving license with access to your own car is essential.

All we ask from you is the desire to care for others, we can teach you the rest.

Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

Shifts: Various shifts throughout our operating hours of 6am through to 10pm, 7 days per week. You will need to be available to cover all shift types, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: £14.25-£17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Flexitime

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 12 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Holidays

• Night shift

• Overtime

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK driving license with access to your own car is essential

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme