Care And Support Worker

Altogether Care; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Care And Support Worker to support individuals in living independently. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.30 to £14.10 per hour and includes a welcome bonus, guaranteed hours, and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, caring, and ready to make a positive difference in people's lives. Prior experience in social care is beneficial but not necessary, and successful applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

Welcome bonus

Guaranteed hours

Fully funded induction

Career development opportunities

Mileage allowance

Mental health support

Pension scheme

Staff recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence & Access To Own Vehicle.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, and professionals.
• Experience in providing personal, physical, and emotional care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals at home to live as independently as possible.
• Empower clients to make their own choices.
• Provide assistance with daily tasks, activities, and appointments.

Skills

Compassionate

Naturally caring

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Care And Support Worker - Competitive Salary - £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a trusted care company? At Altogether Care, our family values ensure that we put people first.

Join us as a Care And Support Worker and become part of our growing family. Enjoy the support of great teams and consistent working hours.

We are recruiting individuals who are compassionate, naturally caring, and genuinely want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We want to recruit the best people.

What You’ll Receive

• Welcome bonus and Refer-a-Friend rewards via Care Friends
• Permanent, guaranteed hours
• Fully funded induction, ongoing training, and career development
• Access to 100s of eLearning courses and an opportunity for career progression
• Mileage allowance and Blue Light Card discounts
• Mental Health support and access to wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards

Additional information: The role may involve travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care.

About The Role

Whether you\'re new to social care or you\'re an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you.

• As a Care and Support Worker, you will:
• Support people at home to live as independently as possible
• Empower individuals to make their own choices
• Provide personal, physical, and emotional care
• Assist with daily tasks, activities, and appointments
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, and professionals
• Use mobile technology to record and deliver quality care

Follow Altogether Care’s values and safe working practices

Altogether Care is a family-run provider established in 1988, proudly supporting communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years.

We invest in our people, with many of our managers promoted from within, offering real opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS. criteria applies

INDWY

Skills Needed

About The Company

Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years.

We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do.

Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.

Company Culture

We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them.

With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business.

In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.

Required Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence & Access To Own Vehicle

Closing Date Friday 26th December, 2025