Care Assistant in Westminster

Location: Westminster
Salary: £13.85-£14.35 per hour
Hours: Full-time

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable care assistant in Westminster to join our dedicated team and support clients in the Chelsea area. This role involves providing high-quality care across the borough. You will cover the Kensington boroughs of NW10, W10, W11, W14, W2, W8, and W9. If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and want to work in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You would be responsible for meeting our customers’ support needs while respecting their individuality and promoting their independence. You would be expected to travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster .

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.

Principal Responsibilities of a Care Assistant in Westminster

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

• Help with washing & dressing
• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

What We Look For

It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Assistants have the following qualities:

• Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
• Flexible hours to suit your availability
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• We listen to our Care Assistant feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
• Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Assistants, prior to the start of the working week
• Full training and induction
• Ongoing free training, development and supervision
• Free uniform and supplies including ID Card, lanyard, gloves and other protective items
• The opportunity to work in differing social care areas to broaden your experience and develop new skills
• The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
• Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
• You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
• Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions

We require carers who live within or near the borough of Westminster.

Current Pay rate at the London living wage.

We do not offer sponsorship.