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CARE COMPANION

£14.1 per hour
Temporary

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Caremark Care Companion In North Down!

Recruiting now in Bangor, Newtownards, and Donaghadee/Millisle

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while advancing your career? Caremark NI is excited to welcome new team members!

We have recently won ‘Employer of the Year,’ for the 3rd year in a row.

At Caremark NI we prioritise staff wellbeing and value each team member. We’re seeking caring individuals who desire a rewarding role where every day brings a sense of purpose.

In this position, you’ll support elderly and vulnerable members of the community, creating meaningful connections and experiencing incredible job satisfaction.

Salary: Hourly rate of pay up to £14.10

About The Role

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Offering companionship – from friendly conversation to helping make the day memorable
  • Supporting independence at home – meal preparation, light household help, and daily routines
  • Assisting with personal care and medication where required
  • Enabling access to the community – shopping, social activities, clubs, or appointments
  • Building strong, lasting professional connections with regular customers
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Communicating clearly with team members
  • Delivering outstanding, safe, and effective service

No previous experience is required; we provide full training and ongoing mentoring to ensure you feel confident in your role.

We value your role as a Care Companion, ensuring you feel appreciated through competitive pay, flexible schedules, and continuous support.

We have also been awarded ‘The Number 1 Caremark’ for three years running!

Benefits Include:

  • Staff Early Pay App - access your pay when you need it
  • £150 Refer a Friend scheme (terms apply)
  • Flexible schedules
  • Mentoring and peer support
  • Staff Award and Recognition Program
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing support
  • Ongoing training and promotion opportunities
  • Annual leave entitlement and paid calls during client hospital stays

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those new to care and those seeking a career change from retail or hospitality.

Please note: At this time, only candidates with a right to work in the UK who do not require sponsorship will be considered.

Due to the personal and sensitive nature of the role, which will involve working directly with female care clients, this role is for a female care assistant only.

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About The Company

Our mission is simple:

  • To provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social standing. We aim to improve the quality of life of every single customer we care for.

  • Our care keeps you safe, happy, fulfilled and flourishing in your own home, topped off with a delivery of smiles and laughter at every visit too.

  • Caring for and supporting others runs through the very heart of Caremark.

Who is Caremark?

  • Caremark is a home care company with excellent standards, excellent people and excellent success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.

  • We are the mark of excellent care.

  • We have over 7,000 customers throughout the UK. To those 7,000 customers, we provide over 110,000 hours of home care each week.

Caremark’s history – providing home care since 2005

  • Whilst Caremark itself was founded in 2005, our founder, the late Kevin Lewis has been in care since 1987. His experience, passion and unrivalled determination to provide high quality care for all, was the building blocks of Caremark 17 years ago.

  • Today, we are led by David Glover and Lisa Fyfe who are equally as passionate about Caremark and the home-care industry.

  • Caremark currently care for thousands upon thousands and under their leadership, thousands and thousands more will benefit from home care, the Caremark way.

Company Culture

Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, evolving from a singular care home to becoming a leader in providing comprehensive care services across Ireland and the UK.

Our journey, initiated by Kevin Lewis, has been marked by innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to caring for individuals in need, regardless of their age, disability, or circumstance.

Here's why Caremark stands as a beacon of excellence and a great place to work:

Pioneering Spirit: From introducing the very first Operations Manual to ensure quality care, to expanding services across a network of offices, Caremark has always been at the cutting edge of the home care industry.

Diverse Care Services: Our services have grown to encompass a wide range of needs, delivering care and support in the home environment and specialized residential settings, showcasing our adaptability and commitment to those we serve.

Focus on Quality: We've built an enviable reputation by maintaining high standards of care, drawing upon decades of experience to meet the evolving needs of our service users with compassion and professionalism.

Growth and Development: As part of our team, you'll join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that our team is equipped to meet the challenges of the care industry with confidence and skill.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Pet friendly offices, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Up to £14.10 per hour

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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