Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care & Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA003499
Company Name: Caremark - Hatfield and Welwyn
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment , Substance Misuse , Epilepsy , Neurological Conditions
Pay/Salary: £13 - £15.50 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours, Shifts between 6:45am-10pm
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract

About the Company

 

Caremark is a well-established and highly valued company that offers home care, personal support, home help, and companionship services. We deliver the highest standard of professional care and support to those who need it the most and choose to remain in their homes. 

 

Why should I apply for this Care & Support Worker job?

  • £13.00 ph weekdays / £14.00 ph weekends before probation.
  • £14.50 ph weekdays / £15.50 ph weekends after probation.
  • 1.5 times of weekday pay on Bank Holidays.
  • 2 times of weekday pay on Christmas Day.
  • FREE Uniform and Full PPE provided.
  • Full training provided & support working towards the Care Certificate qualification.
  • Opportunity to gain the diploma in Health & Social Care with ongoing training & supervision, we can tailor-make training to YOUR needs.
  • Bonus scheme for recommending a friend
  • 24/7 support from the on-call team.
  • Pension Scheme.· Paid holiday.
  • Mileage paid 25p per mile in between calls plus additional mileage can be claimed from HMRC.

 

Access to Care Professional Academy Rewards include: 

  • Herts Rewards (Vivup) 
  • XO Student Discount 
  • Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students! 
  • Care Professional RewardsDiscount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more. 
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing. 

 

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Care & Support Worker job involve?

Your day-to-day tasks can vary depending on the individual and their needs. The tasks can vary from companionship (emotional support), meal preparation, medication prompting/administration, washing and dressing, personal care (toileting and incontinence care). Encouraging independence where possible, depending on the individual needs.

Am I the right person for this Care & Support Worker job?

 

  • MUST HOLD A FULL DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN CAR
  • Good understanding of written and spoken English
  • Passionate and enthusiastic about helping people
  • Available to work alternate weekends (at least)
  • Works well in a team and alone
  • Reliable and flexible