Care and Support Worker - Dulverton

Somerset Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Care is seeking a Care and Support Worker for their Dulverton location. The role involves providing essential daily support in personal care and companionship for clients. Full and part-time positions are available with ongoing training provided, including NVQ certifications.

Benefits

Full company induction and ongoing training

Flexible working hours

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Enhanced pay for weekends and nights

Free DBS check and uniform

Wellbeing support services

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Training will be provided on job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accompany customers to appointments and assist with daily living routines.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and ensure clients are healthy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

NVQ & Care qualifications

Job description

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Care and Support Worker - Dulverton, Somerset

Client: Somerset Care

Location: Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 73a8f1c7ff46

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

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Care and Support Worker – Dulverton

Location: Dulverton

Role type: Home Care

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

Here at Community Somerset, part of Somerset Care Group, in Wellington, Wiveliscombe, Dulverton, we deliver bespoke home care services. Also referred to as domiciliary care, our tailored service provides support to people within their own homes, out and about, with hobbies, or companionship.

Community Somerset recruits based on values – you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!

You MUST have a Full valid driving licence and your own vehicle to apply for this role.

We are not able to offer sponsorship on this role.

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change

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.

As a valued employee, you’ll have access to a range of benefits:

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
• Guaranteed or flexible hours
• Full and part-time opportunities
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Pay rate of £X per hour (this includes a travel enhancement)
• Mileage rate of £Y, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover 24/7
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Blue Light Card – provides access to more than Z discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
• Access to your earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Full provision of all necessary PPE
• 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 – £X per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

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.
• Ensuring our customers have eaten and are drinking enough to remain as healthy as possible.
• Working with the team around you to raise any concerns you have regarding our customers.
• Manual Handling – For anyone that may be less mobile.