This is a community care assistant post in Brunelcare's Somerset Community team, helping people stay in their own homes. The work is personal care and support in clients' homes, including washing, dressing, food preparation and giving medication against a care plan, with records kept up to date. It is a weekends-only role of 10 to 16 hours a week, on early, late or split shifts, and no prior experience or qualifications are needed. A driving licence and your own vehicle are essential, and sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Personal care and support in clients' own homes, including washing, dressing and food preparation
- Administering medication in line with each client's care plan
- Keeping documentation promptly maintained and recorded
- Supporting clients to enjoy life and stay as independent as possible
Skills & knowledge
- A kind, patient and compassionate nature
- Strong timekeeping
- Listening to and understanding clients while completing all tasks
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence
- Own vehicle
- DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
What’s offered
- £500 welcome bonus paid on completion of probation
- Double time on bank holidays and an extra £1 per hour on weekends
- Mileage: 1 hour's pay for every 20 miles travelled plus 45p per mile
- Company sick pay, increasing with length of service
- 30 days paid annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 33 after 5 years (pro-rata)
- Paid training, shadowing and support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
