Care and Support Worker

St Monica Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Care and Support Worker to provide personal and emotional care to clients in their homes. You will offer meaningful support, driving to various locations, and building positive relationships with clients and their families. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, permanent contract, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Welcome bonus

Good mileage allowance

Mental health support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Driving license is essential for this role.
• Must be able to support individuals to live independently.
• Experience in personal care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support people at home to live as independently as possible.
• Travel to different locations as required.
• Provide personal, physical and emotional care.
• Assist with daily tasks, activities, and appointments.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to support independence

Effective communication

Mobile technology usage

Job description

Job Summary

Make a real difference every day as a Care and Support Worker, supporting people in their own homes across the community. Join the Altogether Care team in Wareham, where your compassion and reliability will be valued and supported. If you’re motivated by making a positive impact, this is a role where every visit matters and the difference you make is immediate and lasting. You’ll be traveling throughout the area to provide personal, meaningful care that helps people stay independent and confident in their daily lives.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive pay: £13.30 - £14.10 per hour
• Permanent contract with guaranteed hours
• Welcome bonus and Refer‑a‑Friend rewards via Care Friends
• Fully funded induction, ongoing training and career development
• Access to 100s of eLearning courses and opportunities for career progression
• Good mileage allowance
• Blue‑Light Card discounts
• Mental Health support and access to wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards

About The Role

As a Care and Support Worker you will:

• Support people at home to live as independently as possible
• Drive essential for this role and travel to different locations as required
• 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 values and safe working practices

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Career Context

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 and many of our managers are promoted from within, offering real opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Other job titles for this role may include Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, or Domiciliary Care Worker.