Care and Support Worker - Bridgwater in Somerset
Care and Support Worker - Bridgwater

Care and Support Worker - Bridgwater in Somerset

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Care and Support Worker – Bridgwater

Location: Bridgwater

Role type: Home Care

Salary: £. – £.

Location: Bridgwater

Role type: Home Care

Salary: ÂŁ.-ÂŁ. per hour

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!

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 Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater area and able to commute to Bridgwater 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- 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 of ÂŁ. per hour (this includes a p travel enhancement)
  • Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
  • Mileage rate of p, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover /7
  • Free DBS check and uniform
  • Blue Light Card – provides access to more than , 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 – ÂŁ per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
  • Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 6) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

    It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 6) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

    Somerset Care

    Contact Detail:

    Somerset Care Recruiting Team

    Care and Support Worker - Bridgwater in Somerset
    Somerset Care
    Location: Somerset
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