At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients in their homes, providing personal care and promoting independence.
- Company: Care South, a not-for-profit charity dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid travel time, flexible hours, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Driving licence required; care experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
About The Role
- Role: Home Care Assistant
- Location: Various Locations including Crewkerne, Yeovil, Martock, Chard and Ilminster
- Pay: £13.50 per hour PLUS travel time and petrol expenses
- Hours: Bank Hours (Hours worked as required by the service, with no guaranteed hours. Applicants should be willing to work weekends as required)
- Shift Pattern: 07:00 - 14:00 and/or 16:00 - 22:00
Care South, a leading not for profit charity, have exciting opportunities for Home Care Assistants to join our Somerset Care at Home team, supporting clients with a variety of needs in their own homes in Various locations across Somerset. This Home Care Assistant role is community based, and it's essential applicants hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. As a Home Care Assistant with Care South, we ensure you are paid for not just your contact time but also your travel time. On top of this we pay a generous mileage rate of 40p per mile.
Rewards and Benefits
- A career in care means constantly improving the quality of people’s lives and offers a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career.
- As a not-for-profit charity, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team.
- Paid travel time
- Enhanced rate on Bank Holidays
- 40p per mile mileage allowance, paid fortnightly
- Online/retail discounts
- Paid induction and training
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Free DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Staff association
- Onsite learning and development team
- Career progression
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working hours
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
What You’ll Be Doing & Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- You will receive a comprehensive induction with ongoing training and development.
- Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
- Providing high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent.
- Supporting clients to build confidence and remain independent.
- As a valued member of our team, Home Care Assistants are key to helping us provide good quality care our clients deserve.
- Responsible for the needs of clients and ensuring their dignity.
- Help with personal care such as personal hygiene, toileting, and dressing.
About You
- Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not required.
- You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Flexible in the hours you can work and able to work every other weekend.
- Strong attention to detail and reporting skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- You will hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be prepared to undertake one.
What You Need to Know
- You must be 18 years or older.
- We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Bank Home Care Assistant employer: Care South
Care South is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff. With a strong focus on employee growth, flexible hours, and a supportive work culture, you will find yourself in a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy competitive pay, paid training, and a contributory pension scheme while being part of a caring community at St Ives House in Ringwood.
