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Social Care in Action is proud to support individuals across the Southampton community, helping them stay safe and well.
Our Southampton Living Well (SLW) day care service offers older people the chance to get out of the house, enjoy company, and participate in activities and fun.
We are recruiting for a bank Day Care Assistant (Community Enabler) to cover staff absences and annual leave at our Shirley and Woolston Day Centres.
About You
Are you friendly, compassionate, and dedicated? If so, you might be perfect for our Community Enabler role. You will join a team of carers ensuring our customers receive the support they need.
We value personality and passion over formal education. Caring experience is a plus, but the right attitude and values are most important. You will be supported by your colleagues and the wider Social Care in Action team.
About The Role
The Community Enabler role is varied and no two days are the same. Typical responsibilities include:
* Providing support and personal care based on individual care plans.
* Promoting independence, rehabilitation, and engagement in activities.
* Assisting with daily tasks, medication, and mobility.
* Helping customers access and participate in SLW sessions with transportation.
* Facilitating group activities and meals in a safe, inclusive environment.
A detailed job description is available upon request during the recruitment process.
About Us
We invest in our staff through full training and career development. Our ethos is: when you thrive, we thrive.
SCA Care provides quality care services including SLW, Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care, and Specialist Care, focusing on independence and well-being through personalized, empathetic support.
Benefits
* Paid day off on your birthday
* 6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Paid training (National Living Wage)
* Guaranteed hours contracts available
* Pay enhancements for qualifications above level 2
* Free training and QCF qualification
* Branded workwear and lanyard
* Discounts via Blue Light Card
* Employer pension scheme
Please Note
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which SCA will obtain for you.
SCA is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. We welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. We are Disability Confident and guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Applicants must currently reside in the UK and be eligible to work here; sponsorship is not provided.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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