Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA003500
Company Name: Caremark - Dacorum and St Albans
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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 7am-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. We value our Community Care Support Workers and encourage development skills and abilities.

Why should I apply for this 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.

What does this 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 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