Job description
Carer Support Worker
Make a difference to someone's life... Call us today 01543 466 266
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
WE DO OFFER VERY COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE, MILEAGE, TRAVEL TIME & BONUSES (up to £1,000).
WE ARE LOOKING A RELIABLE CARER TO WORK IN THE PENKRIDGE / BREWOOD / FEATHERSTONE.
Caremark is a successful home care provider, with offices throughout the country. Caremark Cannock’s office is based in the Four Crosses area of Cannock.
We offer regular hours each week:
- Alternate weekends either on a part- or full-time basis.
- Rotas a week in advance.
- We work within agreed availability.
- Weekends, evenings, Morning shifts
To apply for this vacancy, you need to hold a full driving licence and have access to reliable transport.
We provide support with daily living tasks to vulnerable adults in their own homes, operating between the hours of 6 am through to 10pm seven days a week. The amount of time you would spend with each service user is dependent on their individual needs; calls vary from 30 minutes to over 1 hour with either 1 or 2 care workers. The tasks will include the delivery of personal care, meal preparation, light housework, shopping, companionship, attending meetings and other daily living tasks within service users own homes.
We will provide you with free Care Certificate Induction training covering all mandatory requirements to work within care industry and the opportunity for further training including QCF Level 2 and 3 and specific training courses to meet the individuals needs of our service users.
Caremark Cannock is an equal opportunities employer. At Caremark Cannock we believe our people are our biggest asset, which mean we put our people first, and provide ample opportunities for career progression for the ideal candidates.
Caremark - "The Mark of Excellent Care"
It is considered essential that a Care and Support Worker possess the following qualities:
- Self-motivated & well organised.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible, caring and demonstrate commitment.
- Sensitive and supportive to the needs of others.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Good recording and reporting skills.
- Be reliable, punctual, and flexible.
- Excellent customer relationship skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
- Excellent rate of pay;
- Free Training / Care Certificate;
- Paid travel time;
- Paid Mileage.
- Paid Holiday.
- Pension.
- Flexible working.
- Uniform provided.
- Outstanding management support.
- Full-time hours.
Required licence or certification: Full UK Driving Licence
Job Type: Full-time
Job Locations:
Rugeley
Brewood
Cannock
Penkridge
Great Wyrley
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penkridge, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
- Social work: 1 year (preferred)
- Care experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving License: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person