Care And Support Worker

SeeMeHired; Long Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking a Care and Support Worker to help individuals live independently at home in the Long Cross area. This role involves providing personal, physical, and emotional care while building relationships with clients. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The position offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career development. You'll make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.

Benefits

Competitive pay: £13.30 - £14.10 per hour

Permanent contract with guaranteed hours

Welcome bonus

Fully funded induction and ongoing training

Access to eLearning courses

Good mileage allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence & Access To Own Vehicle

Responsibilities

• Support people at home to live as independently as possible.
• Provide personal, physical, and emotional care.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, and professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to travel

Job description

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 Blandford, 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 travelling throughout the area to provide personal, meaningful care that helps people stay independent and confident in their daily lives.

• Support people at home to live as independently as possible
• Driving is essential for this role
• 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
• Ability and willingness to travel to ensure high-quality care

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. We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many of our management team promoted internally, this career choice gives you 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.

What you will need

• Full UK Driving Licence & Access To Own Vehicle

Altogether Care A Better Life 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.

Benefits

• 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 an opportunity for career progression
• Good mileage allowance and Blue Light Card discounts
• Mental Health support and access to wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards