Care Assistants
Caremark - Home Care in Bassetlaw and West Lindsey
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Salary
£27,040 to £52,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care Assistants is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal responsibilities
- To assist customers 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.
- To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
- To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
- To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
- To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
- To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To read and write reports and be involved in customers’ reviews and training activities.
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
- To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
- To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care Assistants 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.
- A full driving licence and access to a car
- Free training – In-House Training
- NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care opportunities
- Fully paid shadowing
- Employee wellness focused
- Paid travel time and mileage in between calls
- Access to a Blue Light card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
- Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
- Generous Refer a Friend scheme
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First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
11 October 2026
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