Care and Support Worker - Yeovil

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

Job summary

Somerset Care is seeking Care and Support Workers in Yeovil to provide home care services. The role involves assisting clients with daily living tasks and promoting their wellbeing, with flexible hours and opportunities for training offered. Ideal for individuals looking to start a career in social care.

Benefits

Full company induction and ongoing training

Flexible working hours

Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays

Mileage rates and vehicle support

Free DBS check and uniform

Wellbeing support services

Reward and recognition programs

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and own vehicle required.
• No prior experience necessary as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with daily living routines, including washing, dressing, and personal care.
• Provide companionship and assist with appointments and shopping.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Education

NVQ & Care qualifications

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Care and Support Worker - Yeovil, Somerset

Client: Somerset Care

Location: Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 382a353dbf1b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

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Care and Support Worker – Yeovil

Location: Yeovil

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 Yeovil 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 unfortunately 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

So, 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 £ per hour (this includes a travel enhancement)
• Mileage rate of p, plus MOT scheme & free breakdown cover 24/7
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Blue Light Card – provides access to more than [number], 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 – £ 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.