Care and Support Worker - Wimborne

Candlelight Care; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated and caring team at a family-run company recognized for its excellence in home care. As a Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults in their homes, providing personalized care and assistance tailored to their needs. Enjoy a competitive salary, paid travel time, and a welcoming bonus, along with opportunities for training and career progression. With a focus on empathy and understanding, this role offers meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of others. If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

£300 Welcome Bonus

Competitive mileage and travel time pay

Full training and career progression opportunities

Referral scheme worth up to £300

Blue Light Discount Card

Annual Awards Ceremony

Company smartphone

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Ability to provide emotional and practical support.
• Experience in assisting with personal care and medication.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients to understand their needs.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living tasks.
• Report significant changes in clients' health.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Teamwork

Patience

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Tools

Company smartphone

Job description

Care Support Worker

Job Type(s): Full and part-time positions available

Salary: £12.40 per hour + paid travel time and mileage.

Candlelight Care is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals to join our dedicated, family-run team. We support vulnerable adults in their own homes within Wimborne and surrounding areas. We offer both full and part-time roles with shift patterns from 7am - 2pm and/or 4pm - 10pm, including alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential depending on location.

Key Responsibilities of a Care Support Worker:

1. Build relationships with clients to understand their interests and needs.
2. Provide emotional and practical support, assist with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing), domestic tasks, and food preparation tailored to each individual.
3. Assist with medication, mobility aids, and personal equipment as required.
4. Report significant changes in clients' health or circumstances to the Registered Manager.
5. Promote independence while safeguarding wellbeing.

What Candlelight Care can offer you:

• £300 Welcome Bonus for new staff
• Competitive mileage and travel time pay
• Full training and career progression opportunities (NVQ)
• Referral scheme worth up to £300 per referral
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Awards Ceremony
• Company smartphone
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension (conditions apply)
• Uniform and full PPE provided
• Meaningful work with a positive impact on others

Desirable Attributes:

• Empathetic, understanding, and helpful nature
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Patience and composure in stressful situations
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle (walking/cycling routes available in some areas; please inquire)

If you're interested in joining a company with over 35 years of experience and recognized as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK for 2023, apply now!

Candlelight Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and encouraging applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.