Female 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 care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.**

**Community Somerset** recruit based on values - you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:

- **Connecting with people**:

- **Making a difference**:

- **Doing the right thing**:

- **Embracing change**

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.

Join our Home Care Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Wellington Somerset 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.

**Although no experience is required for this role, you will need to ensure you have**:

- **A full valid driving licence and your own vehicle.**:

- **Knowledge of the Wellington Somerset and able to commute to Wellington Somerset 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.**

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.

**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.

**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
- Full and part-time opportunities
- Pay Rate £12.69 (this includes a 30p travel enhancement)
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Reimbursement for mileage at a rate of 47p per mile, along with an MOT scheme and complimentary 24/7 breakdown cover
- 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)

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

Pay: £12.69-£13.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Physical Setting:

- Homecare

Application question(s):

- Please advise on your current location.

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and access to a car (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person