Home Care
74 per hour
Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.
Community Somerset recruit based on values - you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!
Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:
By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.
Join our Home Care Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Wellington and surrounding areas. Also referred to as domiciliary care, our tailored service provides support to people within their own homes, out and about, with personal care, hobbies, or companionship.
Although no experience is required for this role, you will need to ensure you have:
A full valid driving licence and your own vehicle.
Available to work 7-2 and/or 4-10 across Monday to Sunday on a two-week rolling rota
Available to work alternate weekends.
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.
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.
Light domestic duties
Manual Handling - For anyone that may be less mobile.
Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
Full and part-time opportunities
69 per hour (this includes a 30p travel enhancement)
Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
Mileage rate of 47p, 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!
Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.
Reward and recognition - Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
Refer a Friend Bonus - £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 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. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.