Care assistant - Sutton in Ashfield - School Hours

Are you driven by a desire to empower individuals and enrich lives? Caremark Mansfield & Ashfield, an award-winning domiciliary care provider, invites you to join our dedicated team as a Care Assistant. We are passionate about enabling clients to live independently and comfortably within their own homes across Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Ladybrook, Warsop, Clipstone, Rainworth, Blidworth, Annesley, Hucknall, Sutton in Ashfield, and Kirkby in Ashfield.

At Caremark Mansfield & Ashfield, you'll do more than just deliver care; you'll become a vital part of our clients' journeys, fostering their dignity, comfort, and independence. Our person-centred approach and commitment to a supportive environment distinguish us, both for those we care for and for our valued care team. If you're ready to contribute your compassion and dedication to a team that champions quality care and community, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

Your Impact as a Care Assistant:

As a Care Assistant with Caremark Mansfield & Ashfield, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the daily lives of our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide compassionate personal care, assisting with daily routines like washing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always upholding dignity.
• Safely assist with medication administration, ensuring client well-being and adherence.
• Support safe mobility through expert moving and handling techniques, including hoist and rotunda transfers, promoting independence.
• Offer invaluable companionship, assisting with light domestic tasks, shopping, and fostering meaningful social connections.
• Deliver sensitive and compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and support during critical times.

We invest in your success from day one with a comprehensive 2-day induction, covering all aspects of care. You'll also have the unique opportunity for a voluntary shadow shift, allowing you to experience a 'day in the life' alongside an experienced carer.

Why Choose Caremark Mansfield & Ashfield?

We value our team members and offer a robust benefits package designed to support your professional and personal life:

• Benefit from flexible working patterns, including options tailored to school hours, promoting work-life balance.
• Receive competitive remuneration, including paid travel time and mileage, reflecting your dedication.
• Secure your future with our pension scheme and gain financial flexibility through 'Early Pay' access.
• Invest in your future with continuous professional development, comprehensive training, and clear pathways for career progression.
• Be recognised for your contributions through our staff recognition programmes and benefit from a rewarding 'refer a friend' scheme.
• Access exclusive vehicle benefits, including discounted MOT and maintenance, with your MOT paid after 12 months of service.
• Thrive within a supportive and collaborative team culture and enjoy exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card Membership.

Join us and make a profound difference in delivering exceptional care – because your contribution truly matters!

Required Criteria

• Must be able to empower individuals and enrich lives.
• Must be committed to enabling clients to live independently and comfortably within their own homes.
• Must possess compassion and dedication.
• Must be available to work 20 hours during school hours.
• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a reliable vehicle to travel across the service area.

Desired Criteria

• Alignment with a person-centred approach to care.
• Desire to contribute to a team that champions quality care and community.

Skills Needed

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

Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Free parking, Long service recognition, Blue Light Card, Annual Rise, Employee of the Month, Hybrid Working, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Company employee App

Salary

£12.81 - £18.00 per hour