Care Support Worker (female only)

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

Somerset Care, an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care, is hiring Care and Support Workers in Taunton and surrounding areas. No experience is necessary as all training will be provided. Applicants must have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle. The company values connecting with people, making a difference, doing the right thing, and embracing change. Employees will receive benefits such as full company induction, ongoing training, flexible hours, enhanced pay for nights and weekends, and access to discounts. The role involves supporting customers with daily living routines, providing companionship, and maintaining accurate records.

Job Description:*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 Somerset*, part of Somerset Care Group, *in Taunton and surrounding areas *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.
*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
· 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
*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.
*Apply now to speak to our friendly onboarding team or alternatively, give us a call for a friendly, informal chat on *
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Store discount
Physical setting:
* Homecare
Shift:
* Day shift
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 roadLocation: Taunton