Care and Support Specialist

5 days ago


Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom Candlelight Care Full time
Care Support Role

**Job Type:** Full and part-time positions available

**Salary:** £12 per hour + paid travel time and mileage.

Candlelight Care is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals to join our dedicated and friendly team, supporting vulnerable adults in their own homes. We have opportunities for both full and part-time Care and Support Workers. Our typical shift patterns run from 7am - 2pm and/or 4pm up to 10pm. We also ask for a commitment to working alternate weekends.

**Key Responsibilities:**

As a Care Support Worker, you will get to know your clients and their interests and needs. You will provide emotional and practical support, assist with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing) domestic household tasks and food preparation, all tailored to each individual's needs.

You will also be assisting with medication, use of mobility aids and personal equipment where required, and have a responsibility to report to the Registered Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.

**Our Approach:**

We believe in encouraging and enabling our clients to remain as independent as possible while acting in their best interests and protecting and safeguarding their wellbeing.

**What We Offer:**

  • **Competitive Salary and Benefits:** £12 per hour + paid travel time and mileage.
  • **Full and Ongoing Training:** Career progression opportunities (NVQ).
  • **Employee Assistance Programme:** Support and advice to all our team when they need it most.
  • **Workplace Pension:** Subject to conditions.
  • **Uniform and Full PPE:** For all staff to protect staff and clients.
  • **Rewarding Work:** Allows you to have a meaningful impact on others.

**Desirable Attributes:**

  • Empathetic and understanding nature, with a desire to help people.
  • The ability to work well both on your own, and with others.
  • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Full driving license and access to your own vehicle - although walking/cycling routes are available in some areas, please enquire.


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