Care Assistant

As a leading organisation in the social care sector, Merit Healthcare provides all employees with an unbeatable package of benefits, which include:

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• Full training and induction

• Refer a friend bonus*

• Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme

•  Additional pay on weekends*

• You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues

• We listen to our Care Worker feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment

•  Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Workers, prior to the start of the working week

• Ongoing training, development and supervision

•  Excellent pay rates

• Flexible hours to suit your needs

•  Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement

•  Regular customers, so you can get to know each other

• The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work

•  Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings

• Unique teamwork structure

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Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions

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Our Care Assistants have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, both at home and supporting them in the community. This is a role that varies from day-to-day helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match. 

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Working for Merit Healthcare, you would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes 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 Merit Healthcare.

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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.

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

·         Shopping & meal preparation

·         Prompting with medication

·         Support with daily routines

·         Respite services

·         Socialising and leisure activities

·         Helping customers access the community

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Your role

The type of support that you can expect to 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 domestic support to an individual or personal care.

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Requirements:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

• Full driving licence

• Owner Car driver

• Willing to work weekends when required