Care and Support Worker – Wellington

About the Role

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. Community Somerset recruit based on values – you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!

Everything we do at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing, Embracing change.

Join our Home Care Team, part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, in Wellington and surrounding areas. Also referred to as domiciliary care, our tailored service provides support to people within their own homes, out and about, with personal care, hobbies, or companionship.

Requirements

• A full valid driving licence and your own vehicle.
• Knowledge of the Wellington area and able to commute to Wellington from your home location.
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship).
• Available to work 7-2 and/or 4-10 across Monday to Sunday on a two-week rolling rota.
• Available to work alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our customers by accompanying them to appointments, shopping, preparing meals and helping with daily living routines including washing, dressing and personal care.
• Providing companionship and making someone’s day that little bit easier.
• Understanding the care plan in place to support the customers we look after.
• Keeping clear and accurate records of the care and support provided at each visit.
• Ensuring our customers have eaten and are drinking enough to remain as healthy as possible.
• Working with the team around you to raise any concerns you have regarding our customers.
• Light domestic duties.
• Manual Handling – For anyone that may be less mobile.

Benefits

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship.
• Full and part-time opportunities.
• Pay rate of £12.92 per hour (this includes a 30p travel enhancement).
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Mileage rate of 47p, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover 24/7.
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• Blue Light Card – provides access to more than 15,000 discounts.
• Access to your earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Full provision of all necessary PPE.
• Wellbeing support available.
• Reward and recognition – Bright Sparks, [Employer hidden] Group Awards, Long Service Awards.
• Refer a Friend Bonus – £350 per person you refer (Uncapped).

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. As this position involves “regulated activity” an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

How to Apply

Apply via the online application form on the careers page. For enquiries, call [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].