Care and Support Worker - Wimborne

Candlelight Care; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care company in Wimborne Minster seeks a Care Support Worker to support vulnerable adults in all aspects of daily life. Responsibilities include providing emotional and practical support, assisting with personal care, and maintaining clients' well-being. Candidates should have empathy, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to working weekends. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and many employee benefits including a pension plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive mileage and travel time

Full and ongoing training

Blue Light Discount Card

Annual Awards Ceremony

Company smartphone

28 days holiday pro-rata

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Uniform and full PPE

Qualifications

• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to engage with clients and understand their needs.
• Commitment to working alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients to understand their needs.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Report any significant changes in a client's health.

Skills

Empathetic and understanding nature

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Patience and calmness under pressure

Job description

Care Support Worker

Job Type(s) :

Full-time and part-time positions available

Salary :

£12.40 per hour + paid travel time and mileage

Candlelight Care is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and dependable individuals to join our dedicated and friendly, family-run team. You'll be supporting vulnerable adults in the comfort of their own homes across Wimborne and the surrounding areas. We currently have opportunities for both full-time and part-time Care Support Workers. Typical shift patterns run from 7am-2pm and / or 4pm-10pm. We also ask for a commitment to working alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential, depending on location.

Key Responsibilities of a Care Support Worker :

No two days are the same in Health and Social Care. You'll build relationships with your clients, understanding their interests and needs. You'll provide emotional and practical support, assist with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing), carry out domestic tasks and prepare meals - all tailored to each individual's requirements.

You'll also assist with medication, mobility aids, and personal equipment where needed, and report any significant changes in a client's health or circumstances to the Registered Manager.

At Candlelight Care, we believe in promoting independence while acting in our clients' best interests and safeguarding their wellbeing.

What Candlelight Care Offers :

• Competitive mileage and travel time
• Full and ongoing training + career progression opportunities (NVQ)
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Awards Ceremony
• Company smartphone
• 28 days holiday pro-rata
• Employee Assistance Programme - offering support and advice when you need it most
• Workplace pension (subject to conditions)
• Uniform and full PPE provided to protect both staff and clients
• Rewarding work that allows you to make a meaningful difference

Desirable Attributes :

• Empathetic and understanding nature, with a genuine desire to help others
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle - although walking / cycling routes are available in some areas, please enquire

If this sounds like the role for you, and you'd like to join a company that has been caring for people of all ages in their own homes for over 35 years - and was recognised as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK for 2023 by homecare.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you.

Candlelight Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring all job applicants are treated fairly, without discrimination based on gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.