Care Support Worker

**Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?**

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire and BaNES. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

Here at **Community Wiltshire**, part of Somerset Care Group, **in Melksham and surrounding area, **we deliver bespoke home care services. Also referred to as domiciliary care, our tailored service provides support to people within their own homes, out and about, with hobbies, or companionship.

**Community Somerset** recruit based on values - you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required However, you will need a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to apply.

**Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change**

So, if you tick these boxes and are looking for a secure part-time or full-time job, you've got everything you need to start training as a Care and Support Worker and start or continue your social care career.

**We unfortunately are not able to offer sponsorship on this role.**

**As a valued employee, you’ll have access to a range of benefits**:

- Full company induction, ongoing training to gain **NVQ & Care qualifications** plus the opportunity to start an **Apprenticeship**
- Guaranteed or flexible hours
- Full and part-time opportunities
- Pay rate of £11.74 per hour (this includes a 30p travel enhancement)
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Mileage rate of 45p, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover 24/7
- Free DBS check and uniform
- **Blue Light Card** - provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses
- Access to your earnings before payday via **Wagestream**
- Full provision of all necessary PPE
- **Wellbeing support** available, covering a wide range of support services and events.
- **Reward and recognition - **Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
- **Refer a Friend Bonus** - £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

**A Care and Support Worker is our most essential role and involves**:

- 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.

By joining us as a **Care and Support Worker**, you will help support the values of making a difference and doing the right thing, which makes this so much more than a just a job.

We are also looking for **Senior Care and Support Workers** to work in this area.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.10-£13.10 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- Please advise on your current location (postcode).

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and access to a car (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road