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At Caremark Dacorum, we support people of all ages to live independently and comfortably in their own homes. As part of our team, you’ll be helping individuals with day-to-day tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and offering friendly companionship. You’ll also provide gentle support with safe movement around the home, medication reminders, and help people stay organised with simple daily routines.

Your role may also include offering practical home help, from keeping living spaces tidy to assisting with shopping, errands, and welfare checks. Some individuals may need support after a hospital stay or help caring for their pets, and you’ll play a key part in helping them regain confidence and stability.

We also help people stay connected to their community, so you may accompany them to appointments, social activities, or local outings, making it easier for them to enjoy life outside the home.

Working with Caremark Dacorum means joining a team that values kindness, respect, and genuine care. Every visit you make helps someone feel supported, reassured, and more in control of their day.

At Caremark Dacorum, we take pride in fostering a strong sense of family within our team. It’s important to us that every employee feels supported, valued, and confident in their role. As a new starter, here’s what you can expect from us:

• £14 per hour (incl travel time)
• Paid Mileage
• Holiday Pay
• Variety of shift patterns (day and/or evening work)
• Full induction and ongoing professional developement training
• Pension Contribution 
• Refer a friend Scheme

• Assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• Help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• Care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• Provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• Make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• Inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
• Set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• Read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
• Adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively