Overview
Area: Covering Taunton, South Somerset and some of our ECHs
Hours: Bank / £12.69-£13.74 per hour
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Way Ahead Care believes in providing individual care for individual people. We are proud of the quality of care and support we provide to our customers.
Everything we do at Way Ahead Care is underpinned by our four core values:
* Connecting with people
* Making a difference
* Doing the right thing
By living these values, we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.
About the role
You do not need qualifications or previous experience to apply for this role, full training will be provided. A good pair of eyes, a listening ear and a warm caring nature is all you need for this role.
Please Note: A Full UK driving licence and vehicle is required for this role.
Working as a Care & Support Worker you will make a real difference to the lives of our service users. Our customers deserve the best care possible, every day of the year. You will therefore have the commitment and desire to give someone your best attention.
Please be advised that unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.
Location: Covering Taunton, South Somerset and some of our ECH’s
Shift Patterns: 7am-2pm and/or 4pm-10pm
Days: Can be Flexible but all employees must be available to work alternative weekends.
Care & Support Worker Duties Include
* Assisting with morning and evening routines; dressing, personal care, etc.
* Meal preparation; making a cracking cup of tea through to helping with breakfast, lunch or dinner.
* Light domestic duties.
* Companionship, our customers are full of great stories they love a listening ear and being able to relive their memories within their stories.
* Assistance with medication.
* Maintaining accurate records.
In Return We Offer Great Benefits Including
* Free training and ongoing support in the role.
* Choice of full and part time hours to suit your work/life balance.
* Competitive hourly rates.
* Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays.
* Travel time paid at hourly rate.
* Free enhanced DBS check.
* Additional holidays for long service of 5 and 10 years.
* A generous Recommend a Friend Scheme.
* Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Monthly staff lottery.
* Birthday Leave Day.
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* NEST Pension 5% Employee & 3% Employer Contribution.
Way Ahead Care 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 2006) 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 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Way Ahead Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.
How to apply or contact our friendly recruitment team on 01823 448321 – recruitmentteam@wayaheadcare.co.uk
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