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Specialist (Senior) Care and Support Worker - South Somerset, Somerset
Client: Somerset Care
Location: Somerset, United Kingdom
Job Category: Customer Service
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 275807cd61a3
Job Views: 14
Posted: 29.04.2025
Expiry Date: 13.06.2025
Job Description:
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Specialist (Senior) Care and Support Worker – South Somerset
Location: South Somerset
Role type: Home Care
Are you passionate about connecting with people, making a difference, and doing the right thing? Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of Somerset Care Group.
As a Specialist Care and Support Worker, you will work closely with the Team Manager to support a team of Care and Support Workers. You will be required to travel to our Extra Care Housing schemes in South Somerset, including Yeovil, Illminster, Chard, and Crewkerne.
Requirements:
* Must have a full valid driving license and own vehicle.
* We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
All our Specialist Care and Support Workers work as part of a team to provide the best care possible. Our values and culture set us apart, making us a very special company to work for.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting customers with appointments, shopping, meal prep, and daily routines such as washing, dressing, and personal care.
* Mentoring and supporting team members to deliver high-quality care enabling customers to remain in their homes.
* Conducting quality monitoring visits, addressing issues, and updating the Team Manager.
* Designing and setting up care packages, conducting assessments and reviews to tailor care to individual needs.
* Providing standby cover for out-of-hours service.
* Managing concerns raised by team members appropriately.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Passion for making a difference.
* Ability to lead, motivate, and engage a team.
* Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
* Background in care or similar environment.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Good communication and organizational skills.
* Flexibility to work across shifts, including weekends.
* Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
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